ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement in effect for:
- Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
- Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
The first heat event of the season is setting up for portions of Central and Eastern Ontario on Sunday.
A warm and humid airmass is expected to move into Southern Ontario with maximum temperatures near 31 degrees and lows around 20 degrees on Sunday and Sunday night.
A cold front is expected to bring precipitation and cooler air into Southern Ontario on Monday. Therefore, this will only be a one day heat event.
These conditions may pose a health risk when you are not used to the heat.
Everyone is at risk from heat, especially older adults; infants and young children; and people with chronic illnesses.
You are advised to
1) drink plenty of cool liquids before feeling thirsty; and
2) keep cool by dressing for the weather and spending a few hours each day in a cool place.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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