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Heat, air warnings in northeastern Ont. should end overnight Monday
Heat, air warnings in northeastern Ont. should end overnight Monday

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Heat, air warnings in northeastern Ont. should end overnight Monday

Lyndsay Aelick has all the weather details you need to know for northeastern Ontario and what to expect for the next seven days. Communities in northeastern Ontario are still under heat warnings Monday, with the area near Timmins expected to experience air quality issues related to forest fires. Areas in and around Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie and North Bay are under a heat warning as daytime temperatures near 30 degrees C. Environment Canada issues Heat Warning Several communities in northeastern Ontario are under heat warnings Sunday. (File) 'Peak humidex values near 38,' Environment Canada said. 'Nighttime minimum temperatures near 19 degrees C, providing little relief from the heat.' The warning extended into Monday, but is expected to end sometime Monday night or early Tuesday morning. 'Daytime high temperatures are expected to be lower on Tuesday, bringing an end to the heat event,' Environment Canada said. Take action '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.' Early signs of heat exhaustion include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water. Heat stroke is a serious health threat, the warning said. 'Call 911 or your emergency health provider if you, or someone around you, is showing signs of heat stroke, which can include red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and change in consciousness,' Environment Canada said. 'While you wait for medical attention, try to cool the person by moving them to a cool place, removing extra clothing, applying cold water or ice packs around the body.' Tips for dealing with the heat event include limiting direct exposure to the sun and heat, wearing lightweight, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Forest fire smoke In the Timmins area, meanwhile, smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility on Monday. (Ontario Forest Fires photo) Air quality statement In the Timmins area, meanwhile, smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility on Monday. 'Smoke from forest wildfires will cause the air quality to deteriorate again today,' Environment Canada said. 'Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour.' As smoke levels increase, avoid going outside and reschedule outdoor sports, activities and events. 'You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough,' Environment Canada said. 'More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.' Most at risk to the smoky air are older people, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition and people who work outdoors. 'When indoors, keep windows and doors closed as much as possible,' Environment Canada said in its special air quality statement. 'If you must spend time outdoors, a well-constructed, well-fitting and properly worn respirator-type mask (such as a NIOSH-certified N95 or equivalent respirator) can reduce your exposure to the fine particles in the smoke. Even though exposure may be reduced, there can still be risks to health.' Learn more here. Visit for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current forecasts.

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