We could get a storm today.
Environment Canada has issued 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 Orangeville forecast for the rest of this week, per Environment Canada:
| Today | Sunny this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 31. Humidex 37. UV index 9 or very high. |
| Tonight | Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this evening and before morning. Risk of a thunderstorm. Low 21. |
| Thu, 17 Jul | Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming west 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 26. Humidex 34. UV index 7 or high. |
| Night | Cloudy periods with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 10. |
| 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 periods with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 15. |
| Sun, 20 Jul | A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of showers. High 25. |
| Night | Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 13. |
| Mon, 21 Jul | A mix of sun and cloud. High 26. |
| Night | Cloudy. Low 16. |
| Tue, 22 Jul | Cloudy. High 26. |
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