KAWARTHA LAKES-Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning for Southern Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough.
Officials say a long duration heat event is expected Thursday through Sunday, and potentially into early next week.
Daytime high temperatures in the low thirties with overnight lows near 20 degrees Celsius are expected.
Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index to approach the high risk category according to Environment Canada.
Extreme heat affects everyone but the risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.
Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
Watch for the symptoms of heat illness: dizziness/fainting; nausea/vomiting; rapid breathing and heartbeat; extreme thirst; decreased urination with unusually dark urine.
When it’s hot eat cool, light meals.
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