Environment Canada has issued a warning for the first heat event of the season today. Maximum temperatures of 28 to 32 degrees Celsius are forecast for today through Thursday with Humidex values of 35 to 40.
Minimum temperatures of 18 to 22 degrees Celsius will provide little relief from the heat. 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.
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.