Heat Warning Issued
A long duration heat event is expected. This is the first heat event of the season with maximum temperatures of 30 to 33 degrees Celsius. Minimum temperatures of 20 to 23 degrees Celsius. Humidex values of 38 to 42. Continuing for southern Grey County and beginning today elsewhere. Continuing through Friday.
The hottest days are expected to be Wednesday and Thursday, with maximum temperatures potentially reaching 34 degrees Celsius. Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high-risk category. Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone’s health.
Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.
Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water. Heat stroke is a medical emergency! Call 9-1-1 or your emergency health provider if you, or someone around you, is showing signs of heat stroke which can include red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and change in consciousness. While you wait for medical attention, try to cool the person by moving them to a cool place, removing extra clothing, applying cold water or ice packs around the body. Drink water often and before you feel thirsty to replace fluids. Close blinds, or shades and open windows if outside is cooler than inside. Turn on air conditioning, use a fan, or move to a cooler area of your living space. If your living space is hot, move to a cool public space such as a cooling centre, community centre, library or shaded park.
Forecast
Wed, 1 Jul A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of showers in the afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 33. Humidex 43. UV index 10 or very high.
Night Partly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm early in the evening. Low 23.
Thu, 2 Jul A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 33.
Night Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 21.
Fri, 3 Jul A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 32.
Night Cloudy periods. Low 20.
Sat, 4 Jul A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 30.
Night Cloudy periods. Low 17.
Sun, 5 Jul A mix of sun and cloud. High 28.
Night Cloudy periods. Low 15.
