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Though there may be some relief with rain. This weekend will bring a mix of sunny and cloudy periods with scattered showers, according to the weather agency. Temperatures will stay near 30 C, with humidity pushing them higher. 

“Take action to protect yourself and others — extreme heat can affect everyone’s health,” Environment Canada wrote in its advisory. “Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.” 

Here’s what you need to know about heading into the weekend. 

Heat warning in effect for ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, GTA

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ and the GTA are under a heat warning that took effect late Friday morning, with Environment Canada forecasting daytime highs of up to 32 C, which could feel as hot as 40 with humidity.

Overnight, temperatures will dip to between 19 C and 23 C, offering little relief from the heat, the agency added. The heat is expected to peak on Saturday with a shift in the weather pattern not coming until Thursday, the agency said.

Weekend weather in the city

Heat and humidity will build even more on Saturday. A 40 per cent chance of morning rain will give way to clear skies by late morning, sending the high to 32 C and pushing the humidex to a sweltering 40. The UV index will be 10, which is very high. By nighttime, clouds will return with a possible thunderstorm on the horizon, along with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a low of 23 C.

Expect another mix of sun and cloud on Sunday paired, with a 30 per cent chance of showers through the day and a high of 30 C. Humidity will push temperatures to feel like 38 with a UV index of 9, which is very high. Clouds will stick around at night and a lingering 30 per cent chance of rain will bring temperatures down to 18 C.

What to know about the heat

As temperatures climb, Environment Canada is reminding people to watch for signs of heat exhaustion, which include headaches, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue.

You can protect yourself by:

• Using air conditioning or a fan, or moving to a cooler area in your living space
• Drinking water often (and before you feel thirsty)
• Planning and scheduling outdoor activities for the coolest part of the day
• Wearing light, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat, limiting direct exposure to the sun and heat
• Closing your blinds or shades, or opening a window if it’s cooler outside

Heat stroke, with signs including red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and a change in consciousness, is a medical emergency, the agency added. If someone has heat stroke, call for emergency medical help and try to cool them down.

The city has an , guiding residents to pools, community centres, splash pads and other public spots to beat the heat.

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½nians can expect pools to stay open after some closed for hours one day during heat wave in June. Mayor Olivia Chow and Premier Doug Ford both faced criticism after 19 public ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ pools closed for between 45 minutes and nearly five hours during record-high temperatures on the weekend of June 21-22.

Some pools will be open until 11:45 p.m. Saturday, the city said in a :

• Alex Duff
• Fairbank
• McGregor
• Monarch
• North ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½
• Smithfield
• Sunnyside

Halbert Park’s pool will be open until 9 p.m., the city added.