WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Heat Warning in effect for:
- Guelph - Erin - Southern Wellington County
- Kitchener - Cambridge - Region of Waterloo
- Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County
Hot and humid conditions are expected today.
Daytime high temperatures reaching near 31 degrees Celsius with humidex values in the upper thirties are expected again today.
Tonight's overnight low near 20 degrees Celsius will provide little relief from the heat.
Slightly cooler temperatures are expected on Thursday.
Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high risk category.
Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
Seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, swimming pool, shower or bath, or air-conditioned spot like a public building.
Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
Watch for the symptoms of heat illness: dizziness/fainting; nausea/vomiting; rapid breathing and heartbeat; extreme thirst; decreased urination with unusually dark urine.
Keep your house cool. Block the sun by closing curtains or blinds.
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.
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Special weather statement in effect for:
- Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County
Severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon into this evening.
Thunderstorms are expected to develop over eastern Michigan or Lake Huron this afternoon, then track eastward through the evening.
Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat, though large hail and a few tornadoes are also possible. A significant tornado cannot be ruled out.
The threat of severe weather should decrease as storms move east this evening.
Always have a severe weather safety plan in place. Ensure you have a reliable source to receive weather alerts and that you have multiple ways to receive warnings. Consider altering outdoor activities.
Learn how you can be prepared for emergencies by visiting https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.
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.
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