Heat warning issued for Waterloo Region
Posted Aug 8, 2016 03:51:10 PM.
Last Updated Aug 9, 2016 05:20:43 AM.
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Expect hot and humid temperatures this week as Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Waterloo Region and our surrounding areas.
The national weather agency says we will see temperatures in the low 30s, with humidex values near 40 degrees, and overnight lows of only 20 degrees expected. They say this may be the longest and most significant heat wave of the summer so far.
They remind us that heat warnings are issued when very high temperatures or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
The heat warning has also been issued for Guelph, Erin, Mount Forest, Arthur and both Southern and Northern Wellington County.
You can see some tips to stay cool and a list of local cooling centres by clicking here.
