Waarschuwingen

heat warning in effectTemperatures are expected to reach at least 29 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 18 degrees Celsius for the next 2 days.The first heat event of the season is expected to begin Tuesday afternoon and end Thursday morning.Peak temperatures in a few areas may reach as high as 31 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.###The health risks are greater for older adults, infants and young children, pregnant people, people with physical and/or mental illnesses, and people with disabilities or mobility issues.Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.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.Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.Check several times a day on older family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are cool and drinking water.If you are in an overheated area, seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, splash pad, misting station, or air-conditioned spot like a public building.Never leave people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Environment Canada