Environment Canada issues heat warning for Waterloo Region

The heat event will begin Monday with expected highs of between 30 to 36 degrees Celsius, reaching up to between 38 to 45 degrees Celsius with the Humidex.

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Waterloo Region and surrounding areas as another heat wave is set to roll through southwestern Ontario in the upcoming few days. The moderate level alert was released Sunday around 3:15 p.m. The heat event will begin Monday with expected highs of between 30 to 36 degrees Celsius, reaching up to between 38 to 45 degrees Celsius with the Humidex.

Temperatures drops are anticipated to be between 20 to 23 degrees. According to Environment Canada, Tuesday will be the hottest day in the spell, with temperatures expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius in areas across the region. The weather unit urged residents to hydrate well and monitor their time in the sun with the potential risk of heat exhaustion or a heat stroke if overexposed.