Heat wave continues Tuesday in Quinte

Relief is probably still a few days away as the Quinte Region gets hammered again as a major heat wave continues. Environment Canada has extended thei...

Relief is probably still a few days away as the Quinte Region gets hammered again as a major heat wave continues. Environment Canada has extended their Heat Warning (yellow) for another day for the entire region. In fact, Tuesday could be the warmest day of the week with a projected high of 34 or 43 with the humidity.

Environment Canada’s notice is included below. Cooling Centres are open in a number of local communities including Belleville and Quinte West. NOTICE FROM EC –

What: Maximum temperatures of 30 to 37 degrees Celsius. Minimum temperatures of 20 to 24 degrees Celsius. Humidex values of 38 to 45.

When: Ending either Wednesday evening or Thursday evening. Additional information: Tuesday will mark the peak of this heat event. Maximum temperatures on Tuesday near 37 degrees Celsius are expected for some areas over southwestern Ontario, around the Greater Golden Horseshoe and eastern Ontario.

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.