ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ is bringing back the heat (and humidity) this weekend.
The second of the summer was issued Friday for the Greater ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Area and much of the province as humidex values are expected to exceed 40 later this weekend.Â
Temperatures are expected to climb up to the low 30s on Saturday and Sunday, feeling hotter with the humidity. Environment Canada said the heat warning will be in effect for much of Saturday and last until Sunday night.Â
Here’s what you need to know about the forecast heading into the first weekend of July.
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Environment Canada forecast for ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½
The sun will be out Friday, with temperatures expected to reach 27 C. The humidex will hit 32 and the UV index is set to clock in at a very high level of nine. Nighttime skies are looking clear as temperatures will dip to 17 C.
Don’t let the clouds fool you. Saturday will be sticky, hitting a daytime high of 31 C, which will feel closer to 41 with the humidity. Winds will gust to 20 km/h and there’s a 30 per cent chance of showers plus a risk of thunderstorm heading into the afternoon. The UV index is expected to be high, placing it at a seven, before temperatures hit a low of 20 C at night.
Sunday will be similar with a mix of sun and cloud, a 20 per cent chance of showers and a high of 31 C. Chances of rain will jump to 40 per cent at night with a low of 20 C.
The beginning of next week is expected to see more comfortable temperatures — with a 24 C daytime high on Monday and 25 C high on Tuesday.Â
What the heat and humidity means for your weekend
Humidity can make temperatures feel warmer, trapping moisture on your body and making it difficult to dry off after sweating, according to Environment Canada, who urge people to avoid exerting themselves and head for cooler temperatures when they overheat.
The people at greatest risk of high heat and humidity include the elderly; people with chronic heart, lung and kidney conditions; people who work outdoors; and people without air conditioning, experts previously told the Star.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ offers an , but people can also protect themselves by taking a cool shower, using a fan, drinking extra water and avoiding alcoholic, caffeinated and sugary beverages, an expert previously told the Star.
With files from Kevin Jiang and Elissa Mendes
Allie Moustakis is a staff reporter, working out of the Star’s
radio room in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½. Reach her via email: amoustakis@thestar.ca
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