With temperatures in the high 20s for the first weekend of fall, Greater Sudbury and vicinity is under a heat warning.
Saturday will be mainly sunny with fog patches dissipating in the morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h in the afternoon. High of 29 C. Humidex of 37 C. UV index 5 or moderate.
Saturday night there will be a few clouds. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. Low of 17 C.
Sunday there will be a mix of sun and cloud. High of 29 C. Sunday night there will be cloudy periods. Low of 15 C.
Temperatures and humidity are expected to increase this weekend under mostly sunny skies, and the unseasonably warm temperatures and humidity may persist into early next week, said the heat warning, which was issued Friday afternoon.
Extreme heat affects everyone.
The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.
Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.
Seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, swimming pool, shower or bath, or air-conditioned spot like a public building.
Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place.
Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
For current weather conditions, short-term and long-term forecasts visit Sudbury.com's weather page at www.sudbury.com/weather.
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