Multi-day heat event starting Sunday

Environment and Climate Change Canada is reporting a multi-day heat event starting Sunday at noon and is expected to continue until Tuesday evening (June 24).

• Daytime highs: 31–36°C
• Humidex Vales of 40–45°C
• Overnight lows: 21–25°C, providing a little relief from the heat.

This is the first significant heat event of the season with dangerously hot and humid conditions. 

A reminder for residents, when a Heat Warning has been activated, the Town of Grimsby offers free public swims at the Lion’s Pool. Visit our the Lion’s Pool to learn more.

Cooling Spaces:

Anyone seeking relief from the extreme heat is welcome at Town facilities and outdoor spaces during heat alerts. Please visit our Cooling Spaces/Extreme Heat webpage to learn more about our cooling spaces.

For additional social services and community programs available in the Niagara Region, please call 2-1-1.

Please note:

• The extreme heat and humidity may continue into Wednesday. A cold front is expected to push through the region late Tuesday but there is some uncertainty with how far south this front will get.
• Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high-risk category.
• The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.
• 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.

Tips

• Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.
• Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water.
• Heat stroke is a medical emergency! Call 9-1-1 or your emergency health provider if you, or someone around you, is showing signs of heat stroke which can include red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and change in consciousness. While you wait for medical attention, try to cool the person by moving them to a cool place, removing extra clothing, applying cold water or ice packs around the body.
• Drink water often and before you feel thirsty to replace fluids.
• Close blinds, or shades and open windows if outside is cooler than inside.
• Turn on air conditioning, use a fan, or move to a cooler area of your living space. If your living space is hot, move to a cool public space such as a cooling centre, community centre, library or shaded park.
• Follow the advice of your region’s public health authority.
• Plan and schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.
• Limit direct exposure to the sun and heat. Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat.
• Never leave people, especially children, or pets inside a parked vehicle. Check the vehicle before locking to make sure no one is left behind.

Visit: grimsby.ca/heat-alerts-and-warnings for more information.

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