We could get a storm today.
Environment Canada has issued a pair of weather alerts.
The first is a Special Air Quality Statement:
“Elevated levels of pollution due to ground level ozone is expected again today.
“Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) values are expected to reach moderate to high risk this afternoon and evening as elevated levels of ozone are expected.
“When air pollution levels are high, everyone should limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.
“You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.
“People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.
“When indoors, keep windows and doors closed as much as possible. When there is an extreme heat event occurring with poor air quality, prioritize keeping cool.
“Protect your indoor air from outdoor air pollution. Actions can include using a clean, good quality air filter in your ventilation system and/or a certified portable air cleaner.
“Check in on others who are in your care or live nearby who may be more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution.
“Always follow guidance from local authorities.”
The second weather alert is a Heat Warning:
“A cooler airmass is expected to arrive on Thursday night bringing an end to this heat event.
“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.”
Here is your Milton forecast for the rest of this week, per Environment Canada:
| Today | Sunny this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. High 32. Humidex 40. UV index 9 or very high. |
| Tonight | Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening and before morning. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low 22. |
| Thu, 17 Jul | Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h late in the morning. High 28. Humidex 36. UV index 8 or very high. |
| Night | Cloudy periods with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 11. |
| Fri, 18 Jul | Sunny. High 25. |
| Night | Clear. Low 13. |
| Sat, 19 Jul | A mix of sun and cloud. High 26. |
| Night | Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 16. |
| Sun, 20 Jul | A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of showers. High 26. |
| Night | Cloudy periods with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 14. |
| Mon, 21 Jul | A mix of sun and cloud. High 27. |
| Night | Cloudy. Low 17. |
| Tue, 22 Jul | Cloudy. High 27. |
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