Temperatures in the 30s are expected for the Sault and area Thursday and into the weekend, says Environment Canada. The humidex is going to make it feel more like 36 degrees Celsius and overnight lows will range from 16 to 20.
The full text of a release from Environment Canada follows:
Heat Warning in effect for:
- Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island
- Agawa – Lake Superior Park
- Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay
A heat event is expected Thursday into the weekend.
Inland from the Great Lakes, daytime high temperatures near 30 with humidex values near 36 are expected over the next few days. Overnight lows will range from 16 to 20 degrees Celsius.
Areas near the Great Lakes will feel slightly cooler temperatures.
Please refer to your public forecast for further details on expected temperatures.
Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index to approach the high risk category.
Extreme heat affects everyone.
The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.
Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
