Heat Wave Returns to Toronto: Environment Canada Issues Warning

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The scorching heat and humidity will return to Toronto for the next week, according to Environment Canada, which has issued a heat warning for the city. Temperatures are expected to hover around the high 20s to low 30s, with the humidity making it feel as hot as 44. This heat wave comes on the heels of multiple stretches of heat warnings over the last month, making it an unusually hot summer for the city.

Key Takeaways:

  • A heat warning has been issued by Environment Canada for Toronto, with temperatures expected to reach the high 20s to low 30s.
  • The humidity will make it feel as hot as 44, with the sun out on Thursday and a high of 34 C, feeling like 42 due to humidity.
  • There will be on-and-off rain throughout the next week, with cloudy skies and a chance of showers on Thursday and Friday.
  • The city's interactive cool spaces map will be available to help residents find public pools, community centres, and other free spots to beat the heat.
  • Environment Canada urges residents to drink water often, plan outdoor activities for the coolest parts of the day, and wear light and loose clothing.
  • Residents should watch out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which can include headaches, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine, and intense fatigue.
  • Heat stroke is a medical emergency, with signs including red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion, and a change in consciousness.

Statistics:

  • Temperatures are expected to hover around the high 20s to low 30s.
  • The humidity will make it feel as hot as 44.
  • There will be on-and-off rain throughout the next week.
  • The city's interactive cool spaces map will be available.
  • 60% chance of showers on Thursday.
  • 40% chance of showers on Friday.
  • Highs of 34 C, 31 C, and 25 C on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, respectively.
  • Lows of 23 C, 18 C, and 19 C on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, respectively.
  • UV index of nine on Thursday.

Sources:

  • Environment Canada: www.thestar.com
  • Torontonians can use the city's interactive cool spaces map to find public pools, community centres, and other free spots to beat the July heat (no source provided).