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Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for our area.
Soaring temperatures are expected to continue today, possibly into Saturday.
Officials say that maximum daytime temperatures of 30 to 32 degrees Celsius are expected, with humidex values near 40. Overnight minimum temperatures will be 19 to 21 degrees Celsius.
Extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. 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.
“Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration,” reads the alert. “Never leave people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle.”
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.
Members of the public are asked to continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
(Sherry Haaima)