8:41 PM EDT Friday 23 August 2024 Heat Warning in effect for: Pikangikum - Poplar Hill - MacDowell A heat event will begin Saturday. Maximum temperatures are expected to be near 29 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures will be near 18 degrees Celsius. Humidex values will range from 34 to 37. Cooler temperatures are expected Sunday night. 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. Never leave people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle. 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 #ONStorm .
