WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Heat Warning in effect for:
- Kirkland Lake - Englehart
- Temiskaming Shores - Temagami
Humidex values reaching 33 are expected for the next day.
Heat event continues today.
Daytime temperatures today are expected to reach near 30 degrees Celsius with humidex values in the high thirties.
Temperatures will cool off overnight tonight.
Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high-risk category.
Extreme heat affects everyone.
The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.
Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.
Reduce your heat risk. Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.
Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
When it's hot eat cool, light meals.
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.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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