Yellow Warning - Heat

A heat event begins Saturday.

What: Maximum temperatures of 30 to 35 degrees Celsius. Maximum humidex values from 36 to 42. Minimum temperatures of 18 to 22 degrees Celsius.

When: Begins Saturday and is expected to end late Tuesday.

Additional information: Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high-risk category.

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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.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/how-protect-yourself.html https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/who-is-at-risk.html

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.