Heat warning issued with hot and humid conditions lasting days
Environment Canada issued a heat warning for much of Central Ontario, noting the warm weather would arrive Tuesday and last through Wednesday before a 'slightly cooler air mass' arrives Thursday.
The weather agency warned about the health risks associated with extreme heat, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which is a serious medical emergency.
'Drink water often and before you feel thirsty,' the agency stated.
Along with the heat, there are concerns about the air quality as smoke from forest fires to the north shifted into the region.
Related | Wildfire smoke fills skies triggering warnings to limit outdoor time
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