Environment Canada has issued another heat warning for Chatham-Kent, as humidex values reaching 40 are expected.
08:32 EnvCanada issued warning #Heat #ChathamKent #ONStorm https://t.co/lXAMsG2Lab
— ChathamKent (@ECAlertON11) 17 June 2017
Forecasters say temperatures reached 31 degrees Friday and only dropped to near 20 degrees early this morning.
This is expected to repeat today and tonight.
This two-day event will meet the heat warning criteria.
Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.
Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
