The next couple of days will be a scorcher in Toronto as daytime temperatures are expected to reach the mid to upper 30 degrees Celsius with the humidex.
A heat warning has been issued by both Environment Canada and the City of Toronto with the hot weather sticking around until late Friday evening.
Most parts of Southern Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area, are also under the advisory.
The public is being encouraged to look after vulnerable loved ones, especially those with medical conditions and illnesses.
Parents and pet owners are also told not to leave young children and pets in parked cars alone.
Meanwhile, seven cooling centres will be operational the next two days. The following locations include:
- Metro Hall – 55 John St. (Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; weekends: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- East York Civic Centre – 850 Coxwell Ave. (Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; weekends: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- North York Civic Centre – 5100 Yonge St. (Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; weekends: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Etobicoke Civic Centre – 399 The West Mall (Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; weekends: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Driftwood Community Centre – 4401 Jane St. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days/week)
- McGregor Community Centre – 2231 Lawrence Ave. E. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days/week)
- Centennial Community Centre – 1967 Ellesmere Rd. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days/week)
Air-conditioned shopping malls, local libraries and neighbourhood community centres are open to the public to provide relief from the heat.