A heat warning is in effect for Greater Sudbury and vicinity, as it has been for much of the week.
Conditions are expected to remain very warm and increasingly humid today, with daytime high temperatures between 29 and 32 Celsius and overnight lows between 18 and 20 Celsius, said the warning, issued by Environment Canada at around 5 a.m.
A cold front will slowly slide southward through the region tonight, delivering a considerably cooler air mass in time for Friday.
Drink plenty of liquids especially water before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.
Frequently visit neighbours, friends and older family members, especially those who are chronically ill, to make sure that they are cool and hydrated.
If you are taking medication or have a health condition, ask your doctor or pharmacist if it increases your health risk in the heat and follow their recommendations.
Never leave people or pets in your care inside a parked vehicle or in direct sunlight.
Prepare meals that don't need to be cooked in your oven.
Block sun out by closing awnings, curtains or blinds during the day.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports to #ONStorm.
