“Dangerously hot and humid” conditions expected: Environment Canada

WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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The heat advisory continued for:

• Newmarket – Georgina – North York Region
• Vaughan – Richmond Hill – Markham
• Owen Sound – Blue Mountains – Northern Gray County
• Listowel – Milverton – Northern Perth County
• Stratford – Mitchell – South Perth County
• Waterloo – Wellington
• Innisfil – New Tecumseth – Angus
• Halton Hills – Milton
• Burlington – Oakville
• Niagara
• Barrie – Orillia – Midland
• Bracebridge – Gravenhurst

Current details:
A prolonged heat event continues into Friday or Saturday. Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected.

Daytime highs are expected to be 30 to 35 degrees Celsius, with humidex values ​​of 40 to 45. There will be some relief overnight as lows are expected to be 20 to 23 degrees Celsius , with humidex values ​​of 26 to 30. Temperatures and humidex values ​​can be several degrees cooler near the shores of the Great Lakes.

Warm and humid air can also bring deterioration of air quality and lead to the air quality health index approaching the high risk category.

Extreme heat can affect everyone’s health.

Health risks are greater for older adults, infants and young children, pregnant women, people with physical and/or mental illnesses, and people with disabilities or mobility problems.

Never leave people, especially children, or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rashes, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and the worsening of some health conditions.

Heat stroke is a medical emergency! Call 911 or your local emergency number right away if you or someone you care for has a high body temperature and is confused, has stopped sweating, or has become unconscious.

While waiting for help, cool the person immediately: move them to a cool place, apply cold water to large areas of the skin, and ventilate the person as much as possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, email to (email protected) or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

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