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Other Weather Alerts |
Type |
HEAT WARNING |
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Issued By |
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Issuing Time |
Sun, 11 Aug 2024 11:51:13 PDT |
Broadcast Time |
Sun, 11 Aug 2024 11:51:13 PDT |
Valid Until |
Sun, 11 Aug 2024 23:51:13 PDT |
Brief Description |
HEAT WARNING |
Detailed Description |
2:51 PM EDT Sunday 11 August 2024 Heat Warning in effect for: Big Trout Lake - Kasabonika A multi-day heat event begins Monday. A hot airmass is expected to affect the area Monday through Wednesday. Cooler temperatures are expected from Thursday. Maximum temperatures are expected to be near 29 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures will be near 18 degrees Celsius. Humidex values will likely remain in the low to mid thirties. Smoke aloft from forest fires over Western Canada may dampen maximum temperatures on Monday through Wednesday. 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 . |
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