Heat warning
A heat event continues today.
Daytime high temperatures are expected to reach the low thirties, with humidex values near 40.
Minimum temperatures this morning in the low to mid twenties have provided minimal relief from the heat.
The hot and humid conditions will improve this evening.
Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can 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.
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.
Ask a health professional how medications or health conditions can affect your risk in the heat.
Watch for the symptoms of heat illness: dizziness/fainting; nausea/vomiting; rapid breathing and heartbeat; extreme thirst; decreased urination with unusually dark urine.
Keep your house cool. Block the sun by closing curtains or blinds.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
Today – June 16, 2022
A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this morning with risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 early this morning. High 31 except 24 near Lake Erie. Humidex 39 except 32 near Lake Erie. UV index 11 or extreme.
Tonight
Clear. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming northwest 20 late this evening then light overnight. Low 21.
Fri, 17 Jun – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud late in the morning. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 60. High 28. Humidex 31. UV index 10 or very high. Night – Clear. Low 13.
Sat, 18 Jun – Sunny. High 22. Night – Clear. Low 11.
Sun, 19 Jun – A mix of sun and cloud. High 23. Night – Cloudy periods. Low 16.
Mon, 20 Jun – A mix of sun and cloud. High 30. Night – Cloudy periods. Low 23.
Tue, 21 Jun – A mix of sun and cloud. High 33. Night – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 23.
Wed, 22 Jun – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 31.
