Heat warning
Heat event is expected to continue today.
Maximum temperatures are expected to be in the low thirties with minimum temperatures in the low to mid-twenties, bringing little relief from the heat.
Humidex values are expected to reach the low forties.
There is the possibility that this heat event may persist into Monday.
Cooler temperatures are expected on Tuesday.
Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high risk category.
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
Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place.
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@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
Today – August 7, 2022
A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 31. Humidex 43. UV index 9 or very high.
Tonight
Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Local amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 23.
Mon, 8 Aug – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. High 27. Humidex 37. Night – Cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers. Low 18.
Tue, 9 Aug – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 24. Night – Clearing. Low 16.
Wed, 10 Aug – Sunny. High 28. Night – Clear. Low 17.
Thu, 11 Aug – Sunny. High 27. Night – Clear. Low 14.
Fri, 12 Aug – Sunny. High 27. Night – Clear. Low 14.
Sat, 13 Aug – Sunny. High 28.
