Heat wave maintains its hot, sweaty grip on Central Ontario
Environment Canada has issued another Heat Warning for today.
With daytime highs of 29 Celsius to 32C, it might not be the heat but the humidity that will wilt us.
Wednesday is expected to have Humidex values of 35C to 40C. And with no respite from the heat overnight, as temperatures will only dip as low as 19C to 23C.
Areas affected in Central Ontario include:
Barrie - Collingwood – Hillsdale
Bracebridge - Gravenhurst
Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus
Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
Orangeville - Grand Valley - Southern Dufferin County
Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
Port Carling - Port Severn
Shelburne - Mansfield - Northern Dufferin County
A little further south, Newmarket, Georgina, Northern York Region and Caledon are expected to see Humidex values of 35C, with daytime highs of 31C to 34C and Humidex of 37C to 42C.
The national weather agency says 'Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone's health. Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day. Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water.'
A cooler air mass will arrive on Thursday and hopefully put an end to this heat wave madness.
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