Residents of the region are advised to keep cool and stay hydrated as humidex values are anticipated to reach just under +40C Tuesday.
Environment Canada recently release the following statement:
Hot and humid conditions expected on Tuesday.
Hazard:
Day time temperatures reaching 29 degrees Celsius
Humidex values near 36
Day time highs in the low thirties are possible along the Minnesota border
When:
Tuesday afternoon into early evening.
Impacts:
These conditions pose a health risk when you are not used to the heat.
Everyone is at risk from heat, especially older adults; infants and young children; and people with chronic illnesses.
You are advised to 1) drink plenty of cool liquids before feeling thirsty; and 2) keep cool by dressing for the weather and spending more time in a cool place.
Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high risk category.