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My Location: Cincinnati, OH
Current Time: 03:08:32 PM EDT
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| Type | HEAT WARNING |
Special Weather Statement |
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| Issuing Time | Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:21:57 PDT | |
| Broadcast Time | Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:21:57 PDT | |
| Valid Until | Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:21:57 PDT | |
| Brief Description | HEAT WARNING | |
| Detailed Description | 11:21 AM EDT Thursday 20 June 2024 Heat Warning in effect for: Richelieu Valley - Saint-Hyacinthe Humidex values reaching 40 will continue. Humidex values will be near 40 today. The heat and humidity will ease beginning this evening. 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 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 a wet towel; Limit physical activity; 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 functionally dependent, disabled, mentally ill or living alone. Remember that heat can also affect the health of pets. If you have any questions regarding your health, call Info-Santé by dialing 8-1-1 or ask a health care provider. In case of emergency, call 9-1-1. For more information, visit the Portail santé mieux-être of the gouvernement du Québec at www.sante.gouv.qc.ca/en. 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. Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions. Check several times a day on older family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are cool and drinking water. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to QCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #QCStorm . Watches 12:58 PM EDT Thursday 20 June 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Richelieu Valley - Saint-Hyacinthe This afternoon, conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Water-related activities may be unsafe due to violent and sudden gusts of wind over bodies of water. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to QCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #QCStorm . |
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