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CTV News
13 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Heat warnings in effect across southern Ontario
A kid runs through water at the Breithaupt Park Splash Pad in Kitchener. (Colton Wiens/CTV Kitchener) (Aug. 7, 2022) A potentially dangerous heatwave is expected to hit a large swatch of southern Ontario. Environment Canada has issued heat warnings as the first significant heat event of the season is expected to get underway Sunday afternoon and continue into the week. According to a release from the weather office, daytime highs will reach 31 to 36 degrees Celsius, but feel closer to 40 or 45 with the humidity. There won't be much relief at night either as overnight lows will hover between 21 and 25. A cold front is expected to push through Waterloo Region late Tuesday, but Environment Canada warns it is not clear how far south the front will reach. If it misses the region, the heat could continue into Wednesday. Signs of heat exhaustion include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Heat stroke can include red, hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and a change in consciousness. Anyone experiencing heat stroke should call 911 immediately and seek medical help. A list of cooling centres, pools and splashpads is available online to help keep residents cool until the heat dissipates.
CBC
27-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Sweltering temperatures expected as heat warnings issued for most of Alberta
Hot temperatures are expected to blanket most of Alberta over the next few days. Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for most of the province, with alerts in effect for an area stretching from the far north to parts of southern Alberta. The warnings state that temperatures reaching or exceeding 29 C and overnight lows near 14 C will begin on Wednesday and last into Thursday night. The warnings are in effect for a huge swath of the province including Edmonton, Calgary, Claresholm, High Level, Grande Prairie, Red Deer and Lloydminster. 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. The heat warning is also in effect for areas in northern Alberta where large out-of-control wildfires are burning, including one that has forced hundreds from their homes. Fire bans and restrictions are in place in many parts of the province, especially in northern Alberta. Environment Canada recommends that people reschedule outdoor activities, limit exposure to the sun, take frequent breaks from the heat and drink plenty of water.
