Heat warning issued for Toronto, GTA. Sweltering conditions to last several days
Posted July 3, 2023 3:43 pm.
Last Updated July 4, 2023 4:47 pm.
A heat warning has been issued for all of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with a big push of warm and humid air expected to linger for most of the week.
Daytime high temperatures from Tuesday through early Thursday are expected to be around 30 C each day, feeling more like 37 to 40 with the humidity. Temperatures overnight will still be in the high teens or low 20s.
“In these types of conditions, it is important to stay cool and stay hydrated, especially if you are doing strenuous activity outdoors,” says CityNews 680 meteorologist Carl Lam. “Hot temperatures can also lead to somewhat poor air quality with ground level ozone as the primary concern.”
Young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors are at greater risk during periods of extreme heat. Environment Canada is reminding residents to never leave pets or people in cars unattended, for any amount of time, as temperatures inside parked vehicles increases significantly.
The heat and humidity will begin to relent on Wednesday evening heading into Thursday.
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for most of Southern Ontario ahead of a multi-day heat event beginning on July 4, 2023.
Due to the heat, the City of Toronto is extending hours at the following seven outdoor pools until 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday:
- Alex Duff
- Giovanni Caboto
- McGregor Park
- Monarch Park
- Parkway Forest
- Smithfield Park
- Sunnyside
Last week, the City opened their outdoor pools and wading pools for the summer season. Most pools are open daily from noon to around 8 p.m.
The city also operates approximately 140 splash pads that are open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lifeguards will be on duty at nine city beach from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. each day.
For information on city pools and beaches can be found here.
