Toronto and GTA under heat warning through Friday, temperatures reaching 40 C
Posted July 25, 2023 3:47 pm.
Last Updated July 25, 2023 7:34 pm.
A heat warning has been issued for Toronto and much of southern Ontario that’s expected to remain in place throughout the week, with humidex values reaching 40 C for many areas.
Environment Canada issued the alert on Tuesday afternoon.
Canada’s weather agency says Toronto’s daytime temperatures on Wednesday are expected to reach 30 C. While Thursday will be slightly cooler, it will stay humid, with humidex values in the upper 30s.
Friday is expected to be “extremely hot,” Environment Canada cautioned.
Heat Warning issued for City of #Toronto and parts of cottage country and southwestern Ontario Wed-Fri. Fitting as this is the hottest week of the year climatologically speaking. pic.twitter.com/NEErNg6gld
— Natasha Ramsahai (@CityNatasha) July 25, 2023
“Minimum temperatures in the low twenties will provide little relief from the heat. Cooler temperatures are expected Saturday,” Canada’s weather agency noted.
“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 heat warning spans the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and includes Halton-Peel, York-Durham, Hamilton, Dufferin-Innisfil, Barrie-Orillia-Midland, Waterloo-Wellington and Windsor-Essex-Chatham-Kent.
Environment Canada shared tips on how to best manage rising summer temperatures. They include drinking plenty of water, staying in a cool place, checking in on older family, friends and neighbours and ensuring they are cool and drinking water.
The weather agency said never to leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
