Hot, humid weather keeps Toronto under a heat warning
Nicole Brockbank | CBC News | Posted: July 6, 2016 10:10 AM | Last Updated: July 6, 2016
Good morning! If you're looking for relief from the sweltering heat — keep searching, more hot and humid weather is on tap today as a heat warning remains in effect for Toronto.
As of 6 a.m. it was 19 C in the city. Sunny skies are in the forecast, with some clouds rolling in this afternoon. A daytime high of 32 C is expected, feeling like 38 with the humidity.
This evening clouds will take over, bringing with them a 30 per cent chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm after midnight.
One more scorcher on the way
If you love the humidity then you're in luck, it will stick around tomorrow before finally cooling off a bit as we head into the weekend. Tomorrow a high of 31 C is in the forecast but it will feel 36 with the humidex.
On Friday a 40 per cent chance of showers could usher the humidity away and will come with a cooldown, with temperatures only expected to reach 25 C.
Saturday and Sunday will stay cooler with highs of only 23 C and 25 C.
Environment Canada and Toronto's medical officer of health issue heat warnings when very high temperatures or humidity conditions could lead to a greater risk of heat illnesses, such as heatstroke or heat exhaustion.
That risk is greatest for:
- Older adults.
- Infants and young children.
- People with chronic illnesses, such as breathing difficulties.
- People who work or exercise in the heat.
- Homeless people.
- Those without access to air conditioning.
Environment Canada urges Toronto residents to drink plenty of liquid — especially water — before feeling thirsty, which will decrease the risk of dehydration.