It looks like another hot one today as the heat warning continues with the likelihood of record-breaking temperatures.
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for
- North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa
- West Nipissing - French River
- Greater Sudbury and vicinity
- Temiskaming Shores - Temagami - Kirkland Lake
The unusually high temperatures signal the first heat event of the season.
Afternoon temperatures around the 31-degree mark are expected again with humidex values in the mid-thirties.
The record for today is 29.4 degrees, which was set in 1978.
Yesterday’s high temperature of 29.9 was just over two degrees short of the record.
Thursday will be cooler as a slow-moving cold front approaching from the northwest brings showers and cooler air. In fact, temperatures will drop off a cliff this weekend as Saturday's high is just 12, with a chilly overnight low of 4.
A reminder that city beaches remain closed.
See: Hey Doug! North Bayites behaving.....well!
And the province has extended the emergency order until June 9.
Current emergency orders include the closure of outdoor playgrounds, play structures and equipment, public swimming pools and outdoor water facilities, as well as bars and restaurants except for takeout and delivery. Additionally, there continue to be restrictions on social gatherings of more than five people, and staff redeployment rules remain in place for long-term care homes and congregate settings like retirement homes and women's shelters.
The risks of extreme heat are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, and people working or exercising outdoors.
Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.
Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
