Toronto breaks 75-year-old temperature record, heat warnings in place
Posted June 1, 2023 7:41 am.
Last Updated June 1, 2023 3:16 pm.
Toronto and much of the GTA are under a heat warning for the next several days, with the city breaking a temperature record that was set 75 years ago.
Environment Canada says the two-day heat event will see maximum daytime temperatures of up to 31 C in some areas.
“Daytime high temperatures are expected to be near 30 degrees Celsius today and Friday. Overnight temperatures are expected to be in the high teens, providing little relief from the heat,” it said in the advisory issued Thursday.
“Cooler temperatures return on Saturday.”
Similar heat warnings are also in effect for Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton and stretching all the way to Oshawa in the east.
The previous record for June 1 was 28.3 C, set in 1948. CityNews chief meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai confirmed that Toronto snapped that when temperatures reached 30.8 C at the day’s peak.
The national weather service also issued a special air quality statement for much of southern Ontario due to the hot and humid air in the region.
“Individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma, are especially at risk,” the weather agency said.
“Exposure to air pollution is particularly a concern for children, the elderly, and those who have underlying medical conditions such as lung or heart disease.”
⚠️Special Air Quality Statement has been issued for southern Ontario, including Niagara and parts of the Greater Toronto Area. Increasing ground-level ozone concentrations are the main concern.#AirQuality #BeAirAware #ONwx
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— ECCC Weather Ontario (@ECCCWeatherON) June 1, 2023
