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Windsorites prepare to watch Ford Fireworks amid explosive temperatures
The Ford Fireworks will illuminate the sky over Windsor and Detroit on Monday, but it could be a hot one for Windsorites taking in the show.
Monday's show marks the 67th edition of the Ford Fireworks.
The display itself is set to begin at 10:08 p.m. and last approximately 24 minutes, according to the Windsor Police Service.
But roads around the riverfront, including Riverside Drive and Ouellette Avenue and McDougall Street north of Wyandotte Street, will close at 6 p.m. as related festivities get underway.
Vehicles parked in the restricted areas labelled "no-parking zones" will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense, police warned on Facebook.
Transit Windsor is offering free bus services for the evening.
There will also be park n' ride shuttle buses from Devonshire Mall between approximately 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Shuttles will return to the mall from a pickup location across from the Windsor Arena on McDougall Street near Wyandotte Street W. immediately following the fireworks until approximately 12:15 a.m. or until all passengers in line have boarded a bus back to the mall.
Transit Windsor is asking people to bring non-perishable food donations for its Stuff the Transit Windsor Bus initiative.
The Windsor Police Service is encouraging parents and guardians to take the following steps to keep children safe Monday evening:
Take a photo of your child at the start of the evening in the clothing they are wearing.
Ensure your child has identification (if age-appropriate) and knows a parent or a guardian's phone number.
Choose a designated meeting spot ahead of time in case you become separated.
If your child becomes lost, report it immediately to the nearest police officer.
Environment Canada is forecasting an extreme heat event beginning Sunday and extending into Tuesday with highs Monday expected to reach 35 C to 37 C.
"I would say it's going to be fairly dangerous to be outdoors, especially for long durations of time," said meteorologist Steven Flisfeder.
He advised people to stay hydrated, seek out shade as much as possible, and have a cool place to go.
High humidity can also aggravate medical conditions such as asthma, he added.
