HEAT WARNING!!!
Environment Canada has issued HEAT warnings across the country.
Humidex values expected to reach between 35 and 39 degrees Celsius in the following provinces:
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Ontario (GTA and surrounding areas)
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland / Labrador
ECC advises – “Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions. Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.”
