Heat warning, sunny, chance of showers & thunderstorm, high 30°C, humidex 37°C

Today – May 26, 2020

Sunny this morning and early this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. High 30. Humidex 37. UV index 9 or very high.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Low 18.

Heat warning

First heat event of the season continues this week.

Temperatures will soar again to near the thirty degree mark today and Wednesday. Indications suggest above normal temperatures near thirty again on Thursday.

Humidex values in the mid to upper thirties will prevail each afternoon. Some relief is expected near the shorelines of the Great Lakes.

A cold front will deliver considerably cooler and less humid air to Southern Ontario on Friday.

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.

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.

Wed, 27 May – A mix of sun and cloud. High 29. Humidex 34. Night – Cloudy periods. Low 18.

Thu, 28 May – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 30. Night – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 18.

Fri, 29 May – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 22. Night – Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 12.

Sat, 30 May – Sunny. High 21. Night – Clear. Low 7.

Sun, 31 May – Sunny. High 20. Night – Clear. Low 9.

Mon, 1 Jun – A mix of sun and cloud. High 23.

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