6:13 AM EDT Tuesday 30 July 2024 Heat Warning in effect for: Sandy Lake - Weagamow Lake - Deer Lake Temperatures reaching 29 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 18 degrees Celsius are expected for the next 3 days. A heat event is expected to begin today and continue through Thursday. A hot and humid airmass is expected to arrive today. Maximum daytime temperatures of 29 to 30 degrees Celsius are expected, with humidex values approaching 37. Overnight minimum temperatures will be 18 to 19 degrees Celsius. At this time, a cooler airmass is expected to arrive Thursday 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. 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. 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 .
