NEWS RELEASE
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement in effect for:
- Kirkland Lake - Englehart
- New Liskeard - Temagami
The first heat event of the season is expected for Wednesday in portions of Northeastern Ontario.
A hot airmass will move into northeastern Ontario on Wednesday. High temperatures near 30 degrees followed by overnight lows near 19 degrees. Little relief from the heat is expected overnight as a result.
These conditions pose a health risk when you are not used to the heat.
Everyone is at risk from heat, especially older adults; infants and young children; and people with chronic illnesses.
You are advised to:
- drink plenty of cool liquids before feeling thirsty; and
- keep cool by dressing for the weather.
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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