Heat warning is in effect for Durham Region.
Environment Canada said a hot and increasingly humid air mass will affect south-central Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area from Friday through at least Sunday.
Slightly cooler and less humid conditions may arrive on Monday.
Daytime high temperatures are expected to range from 31 to 34 degrees Celsius, while overnight low temperatures are projected from 20 to 24 degrees Celsius.
Humidex values would be in the high 30s Saturday increasing to low 40s Sunday.
Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high risk category, said Environment Canada, which said:
- Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
- Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
- When it’s hot eat cool, light meals.
- 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.
Cooling Centres
Oshawa:
- Cooling centres will operate from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday, July 18 through to Sunday, July 19 at Arts Resource Centre (45 Queen Street) and South Oshawa Community Centre (1455 Cedar Street). Washrooms and drinking water are available. City staff are following safety protocols to ensure users can practise physical distancing. Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City’s public buildings welcome service animals; pets cannot be accommodated.
- Splash Pads will extend operation hours until sunset on Friday, July 17 through to Sunday, July 19. Please respect posted signage indicating capacity and physical distancing.
- Lakeview Park Beach (weather permitting) will extend supervision hours until sunset on Friday, July 17 through to Sunday, July 19. Access to the beach will be monitored and controlled between 11:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. with a maximum of 500 visitors allowed on the beach at one time to enable physical distancing.
Pickering: The Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex is a designated Cooling Centre from Saturday, July 18 – Sunday, July 19 (inclusive) 11:00am – 6:00pm.
Entrance to the facility will be through the West Salon door. Extra seating and water will be available in the banquet hall. Leashed pets are welcome providing they are well controlled by their owner.
Scugog: Residents in need of a cooling centre during the extreme heat, may visit the following locations:
Scugog Recreation Centre – Pad 2 Lobby***
Located at 1655 Reach Street, Port Perry
Friday, July 17
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 18
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 19
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Splash Pad
Located in Palmer Park, Port Perry
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Birdseye Pool
Located in Palmer Park, Port Perry
Open for Public Swim**
Friday, July 17
12- 2 p.m., 2:30- 4 p.m., 6- 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 18
1- 2:45 p.m., 3- 4:45 p.m., 5- 6:45 p.m.
Sunday, July 19
1- 2:45 p.m., 3- 4:45 p.m., 5- 6:45 p.m.
**For all swims, you must pre-book & pre-pay with a reservation that can be made online at scugog.ca/registration
***Due to the on-going COVID-19 situation, some guidelines will be in place at the cooling centre, including; distance separation of 6 feet (2 meters) must be obtained unless residents are from the same household, masks or *face coverings are required unless there is a medical reason not to do so and a maximum of 10 people will be permitted in the facility at one time.
*Disposable face coverings will be available to residents seeking heat relief and without a face covering.