9:23 AM EDT Tuesday 12 July 2016
Heat Warning in effect for:
Goderich – Bluewater – Southern Huron County
Listowel – Milverton – Northern Perth County
Stratford – Mitchell – Southern Perth County
Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County
Humidex values reaching near 40 are expected.
Heat and humidity will arrive today with high temperatures reaching near 31 or 32 degrees and lasting until Thursday. Night time lows will also be warm in the 20 to 23 degree range tonight and Wednesday night. There may be temporary relief from the heat due to showers or thunderstorms. Cooler weather will arrive by Friday.
Frequently visit neighbours, friends and older family members, especially those who are chronically ill, to make sure that they are cool and hydrated.
Never leave people or pets in your care inside a parked vehicle or in direct sunlight.
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.
