Heat warning
Heat event is expected to continue today.
Maximum temperatures are expected to be in the low thirties.
Humidex values are expected to reach in the low forties.
Relief from humidity and 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 8, 2022
Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Showers beginning late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 near noon. High 30. Humidex 42. UV index 6 or high.
Tonight
Showers ending near midnight then cloudy. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming north 20 near midnight. Low 18.
Tue, 9 Aug – A mix of sun and cloud. High 25. Humidex 30. UV index 9 or very high. Night – Clear. Low 11.
Wed, 10 Aug – Sunny. High 29. Night – Clear. Low 17.
Thu, 11 Aug – Sunny. High 26. Night – Clear. Low 13.
Fri, 12 Aug – Sunny. High 26. Night – Clear. Low 12.
Sat, 13 Aug – Sunny. High 27. Night – Clear. Low 14.
Sun, 14 Aug – A mix of sun and cloud. High 27.
