A heat wave will slowly begin across the region starting on Tuesday. The heat will continue until Friday afternoon, when the temperatures are expected to begin falling.
On Tuesday, temperatures will begin to climb across the region, feeling warmer than Monday. This will begin the heat wave.
Area Breakdown:
35-40ºC: Windsor, Chatham, Sarnia, London, Goderich
30-35ºC: Kincardine, Stratford, Woodstock, Simcoe
25-30ºC: Tobermory, Kitchener, Brantford, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Barrie, Parry Sound, Kingston, Peterborough, Cornwall, Ottawa, Bancroft
Wednesday appears to be the warmest day of the week.
Area Breakdown:
40-45ºC: Windsor, Chatham, Sarnia, London
35-40ºC: Goderich, Tobermory, Kitchener, Brantford, Simcoe, Niagara Falls, Hamilton
30-35ºC: Toronto, Barrie, Parry Sound, Huntsville, Peterborough, Kingston, Cornwall, Ottawa, Bancroft
With hot and humid temperatures, it is important to limit your time in the sun. Consider postponing outdoor activities until later in the day when temperatures are cooler. Stay hydrated and monitor health conditions for at-risk individuals, such as children and the elderly.
Below is a graphic from the National Weather Service, explaining Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke.
