Wallaceburg Retirement Residence – Morning Coffee
Weather forecast for Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Today – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. High 31. Humidex 39. UV index 7 or high.
Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers early this evening and risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing late this evening. Low 19.
Heat Warning in effect for:
Chatham-Kent – Rondeau Park
Windsor – Leamington – Essex County
A prolonged heat event continues.
A hot and humid airmass has moved into the Windsor and Chatham area and is expected to remain in place this week. Maximum daytime temperatures of 31 degrees are possible with overnight minimum temperatures likely remaining near 21 degrees providing little relief from the heat.
Scattered showers or thunderstorms expected Tuesday onward could prevent maximum daytime highs from reaching 31 degrees. However, maximum humidex values are still expected to be near 40. The hot and humid conditions are expected to remain in the area until the weekend.
A cold front is expected to move through on Saturday and bring cooler conditions to the area.
Extreme heat affects everyone.
The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.
Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.
Check on older family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are cool and drinking water
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. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
Canada Day Parade – Photos
National news
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A new poll commissioned for CBC News suggests that Canadians feel cash-strapped and worried about jobs and the cost of living. https://t.co/P83PptI3SU @armstrongcbc
— CBC News (@CBCNews) July 2, 2019
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Officials involved in the operation of long-term care homes in eastern Ontario say the restructuring of funding has created gaps of tens of thousands of dollars in their operating budgets. https://t.co/oXiStyujhq @matthewkupfer
— CBC News (@CBCNews) July 2, 2019
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Cannabis use jumped 40 per cent in Canada between 2013 and 2017, UN report says https://t.co/yj6gM8nbKy pic.twitter.com/s0C4ffJyyb
— CTV News (@CTVNews) July 2, 2019
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Tornado warnings end for southern Sask. days after confirmed touchdown https://t.co/0PDjyAqGDy pic.twitter.com/piTqevEszR
— CTV News (@CTVNews) July 2, 2019
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A tribute for #CanadaDay to the most beautiful country in the world!#MeanwhileInCanada #CanadaDayLongWeekend #CanadaDay2019 #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/qt1gbYZVov
— Meanwhile in Canada (@MeanwhileinCana) June 30, 2019
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Ukraine’s new president will make his North American debut in Toronto Tuesday, and will meet with PM Justin Trudeau. https://t.co/gj6QVFBbzd
— Globalnews.ca (@globalnews) July 2, 2019
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Jamal Murray makes history with biggest-ever NBA deal for a Canadian https://t.co/k5fXhRJ7Bb pic.twitter.com/D7ar5q0FFi
— Global Sports (@globaltvsports) July 1, 2019
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More Canadians are entertaining the idea of being lifelong renters, but it could come at a cost.https://t.co/ACOZkSZypu
— Globalnews.ca (@globalnews) July 2, 2019
World news
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The packages mailed to Barack Obama, Greg Abbott and the Social Security Administration contained improvised booby traps.https://t.co/9miv51bIhx
— Globalnews.ca (@globalnews) July 2, 2019
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Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills dozens https://t.co/7UJGENP3kB
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) July 2, 2019
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Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff has what it takes to reach the top of the women’s game after her Wimbledon win over Venus Williams, two former Grand Slam champions say https://t.co/YXpIeuEVSy
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) July 2, 2019
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Later today, a total solar eclipse will stretch across South America. Here’s how you can watch it: https://t.co/Ci32LHG2tB pic.twitter.com/P9bj8bu9fd
— CNN International (@cnni) July 2, 2019
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Unusual weather causes two metres of ice in Mexico https://t.co/YqGnQz0ibY pic.twitter.com/aRWEAStpgj
— CTV News (@CTVNews) July 2, 2019
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Ice covers street after hail storm in Mexico https://t.co/r1NWcZI0p4 pic.twitter.com/MceZEYhFDw
— CTV News (@CTVNews) July 2, 2019
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Multiple walls collapse in India monsoon rains, 27 killed https://t.co/pTbtYLVqp7 pic.twitter.com/OcpqrbEqn8
— CTV News (@CTVNews) July 2, 2019
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China state media run footage of Hong Kong protests https://t.co/DrxU5lYldD pic.twitter.com/Le9Lr7UzMR
— CTV News (@CTVNews) July 2, 2019