Heat warning, mainly sunny, high 33°C, humidex 41°C

Today – July 26, 2020

Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. High 33. Humidex 41. UV index 10 or very high.

Tonight

A few clouds. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 25.

Heat warning

Hot and humid conditions are expected through Monday.

Maximum daytime temperatures today will be 32 to 34 degrees Celsius with humidex values near 40. Minimum temperatures tonight will be 22 to 25 degrees Celsius, providing little relief from the heat.

High temperatures Monday are forecast to be 30 to 32 degrees Celsius. Humidex values near 40 are also expected on Monday. Cooler and less humid air is expected to arrive on Tuesday.

Please note, hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and result in the air quality health index approaching the high risk category.

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.

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

Reduce your heat risk. Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place.

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, 27 Jul – A mix of sun and cloud. 70 percent chance of showers in the afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the morning. High 32. Humidex 41. Night – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 18.

Tue, 28 Jul – Sunny. High 29. Night – Clear. Low 17.

Wed, 29 Jul – A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 29. Night – Clear. Low 16.

Thu, 30 Jul – Sunny. High 29. Night – Clear. Low 17.

Fri, 31 Jul – Sunny. High 28. Night – Cloudy periods. Low 19.

Sat, 1 Aug – Cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers. High 29.

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