Hot & humid, chance of showers & thunderstorm, high 31°C, humidex 37°C

Today – June 21, 2020

A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h this afternoon. High 31. Humidex 37. UV index 10 or very high.

Tonight

Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Low 18.

Heat warning

A warm and increasingly humid airmass will continue streaming into the regions from the south.

Border line heat warning criteria is expected to be reached again today.

Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can cause the air quality health index to approach the high risk category.

Increased cloud cover will reduce maximum temperatures to below warning criteria for Monday. It will remain humid until a cold front arrives Tuesday.

Please refer to your public forecast for further details.

The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.

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.

Check on older family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are cool and drinking water

Seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, swimming pool, shower or bath, or air-conditioned spot like a public building.

Shade yourself with an umbrella or a wide-brimmed hat.

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

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.

Mon, 22 Jun – A mix of sun and cloud. High 28. Humidex 36. UV index 9 or very high. Night – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 20.

Tue, 23 Jun – Cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers. High 28. Night – Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 17.

Wed, 24 Jun – A mix of sun and cloud. High 26. Night – Cloudy periods. Low 16.

Thu, 25 Jun – A mix of sun and cloud. High 26. Night – Cloudy periods. Low 17.

Fri, 26 Jun – A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 29. Night – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 19.

Sat, 27 Jun – Periods of rain. High 29.

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