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My Location: San Francisco, CA
Current Time: 10:37:30 AM PDT
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| Type | HEAT WARNING |
Special Weather Statement |
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| Issuing Time | Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:30:11 PDT | |
| Broadcast Time | Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:30:11 PDT | |
| Valid Until | Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:30:11 PDT | |
| Brief Description | HEAT WARNING | |
| Detailed Description | 5:30 AM EDT Monday 17 June 2024 Heat Warning in effect for: Gatineau A prolonged heat event will begin today. Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected through most of the week. Daytime highs through much of the week are expected to be 30 to 35 degrees Celsius with humidex values of 40 to 45. There will be little relief through the overnight as lows are expected to be 18 to 23 degrees Celsius with humidex values of 26 to 30. Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high risk category. During times of high heat, your health and the health of your family and friends can deteriorate rapidly. The Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, in cooperation with Environment and Climate Change Canada, recommends that you protect yourself from the effects of the heat by taking the following actions: Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water per day even before feeling thirsty. As appropriate, follow your physician''s instructions regarding the amount of fluid to drink; Avoid alcoholic beverages or caffeine; If you can, spend at least 2 hours a day in an air conditioned or cool place; Take at least one cool shower or bath per day, or cool your skin several times per day with wet towels; Limit physical activities; Wear light clothes. Be sure to: Never leave a child or a baby alone in a vehicle or a poorly ventilated room, even for a few minutes; Check on and be ready to help your loved ones, especially those who are vulnerable, disabled, mentally ill or live alone. Remember that heat can also affect the health of pets. If you have any questions regarding your health, call Info-Santé by dialling 8-1-1 or ask a health care provider. In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1. For more information, see the Portail santé mieux-être du gouvernement du Québec at www.sante.gouv.qc.ca/en. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #QCStorm . |
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