It’s another hot one.
A Heat Warning remains in effect for the area:
“Southern Ontario will experience hot and humid conditions now through much of this week. A shift in the weather pattern late this week will likely end this multi-day period of heat and humidity Thursday night.
“Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.
“Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water.
“Heat stroke is a medical emergency! Call 9-1-1 or your emergency health provider if you, or someone around you, is showing signs of heat stroke which can include red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and change in consciousness. While you wait for medical attention, try to cool the person by moving them to a cool place, removing extra clothing, applying cold water or ice packs around the body.
“Drink water often and before you feel thirsty to replace fluids.
“Close blinds, or shades and open windows if outside is cooler than inside.
“Turn on air conditioning, use a fan, or move to a cooler area of your living space. If your living space is hot, move to a cool public space such as a cooling centre, community centre, library or shaded park.
“Follow the advice of your region’s public health authority.
“Plan and schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.
“Limit direct exposure to the sun and heat. Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat.
“Never leave people, especially children, or pets inside a parked vehicle. Check the vehicle before locking to make sure no one is left behind.
“When there is an extreme heat event occurring with wildfire smoke, prioritize keeping cool.”
Here is your Orangeville forecast for this week, per Environment Canada:
| Today | Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Hazy. High 31. Humidex 36. UV index 9 or very high. |
| Tonight | Clear. Hazy. Low 20. |
| Wed, 16 Jul | Sunny in the morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late in the morning. High 30. Humidex 37. UV index 9 or very high. |
| Night | Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 20. |
| Thu, 17 Jul | Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 27. |
| Night | Cloudy periods with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 17. |
| Fri, 18 Jul | A mix of sun and cloud. High 24. |
| Night | Cloudy periods. Low 12. |
| Sat, 19 Jul | A mix of sun and cloud. High 25. |
| Night | Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 15. |
| Sun, 20 Jul | Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 25. |
| Night | Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 15. |
| Mon, 21 Jul | A mix of sun and cloud. High 26. |
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