Heat wave begins Monday in Quinte

It was a hot and sunny weekend in Quinte, but it's going to be even warmer over the next 3-4 days. Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning (yello...

It was a hot and sunny weekend in Quinte, but it’s going to be even warmer over the next 3-4 days. Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning (yellow) for the entire area from Brighton to Kingston and PEC up to Bancroft. ADVISORY FROM ENVIRONMENT CANADA – HEAT WARNING (yellow)

What: Maximum temperatures of 30 to 36 degrees Celsius. Minimum temperatures of 20 to 23 degrees Celsius. Humidex values of 38 to 45.

When: Beginning Monday and ending either Wednesday evening or Thursday evening. Additional information: Tuesday will mark the peak of this heat event. Maximum temperatures are expected to reach near 36 degrees Celsius in some areas.

Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high-risk category. Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. 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. Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue.

Stop your activity and drink water.