Heat warning, mix of sun & cloud, chance of showers, thunderstorm risk, high 32°C, humidex 40°C

Today – August 26, 2024

A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 32. Humidex 40. UV index 8 or very high.

Heat warning

A heat event will begin today and last through tomorrow.

Maximum temperatures are expected to be between 30 and 32 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures are expected to be between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius. Humidex values will be in the high thirties to low forties.

These hot temperatures may may last through Wednesday, however, this is dependent on how widespread shower and thunderstorm activity will be on Tuesday. Cooler temperatures are expected by Wednesday night.

Extreme heat can affect everyone’s health.

The health risks are greater for older adults, infants and young children, pregnant people, people with physical and/or mental illnesses, and people with disabilities or mobility issues.

Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.

Never leave people, particularly children, 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@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

Tonight

Partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Low 22.

Tue, 27 Aug – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming west 30 km/h early in the afternoon. High 32. Humidex 43. UV index 7 or high. Night – Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 23.

Wed, 28 Aug – A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 30. Night – Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 20.

Thu, 29 Aug – A mix of sun and cloud. High 28. Night – Cloudy periods. Low 20.

Fri, 30 Aug – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 27. Night – Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 18.

Sat, 31 Aug – A mix of sun and cloud. High 26. Night – Cloudy periods. Low 18.

Sun, 1 Sep – A mix of sun and cloud. High 28.

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