Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for all of central Ontario including the Peterborough area, City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County and Haliburton Highlands.
The warning issued around 10:50 a.m. Friday says a hot and humid air mass will remain in place into Saturday. Daytime maximum temperatures will be in the low 30 degrees Celsius with humidex values near 40 C on Friday afternoon.
If you’re feeling profuse sweating, nausea, muscle pain, dizziness, or headaches, Wanda Tonis from the Peterborough Public Health said do not take it lightly because it could lead to heat stroke.
“It’s generally a later stage of a heat related illness. They could present extremely fatigued, weak, they could have loss of consciousness depending on how far it’s progressed, they may be sweating or they may have dry skin and be flush,” said Deputy Chief Don Oettinger with Peterborough Paramedics.
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Overnight temperatures will remain near 20 C, the statement says.
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Environment Canada says on Saturday, temperatures will remain near 30 C with humidex values in the upper 30 C. However, a cold front will move in and bring cooler temperatures and lower humidity for the remainder of the weekend.
On Friday, Peterborough Regional Health Centre said its emergency department has seen an increase in patients presenting with heat-related illness and injury over the past week including dehydration and sunburn.
“We would advise people to follow the advice provided by Peterborough Public Health to help prevent heat-related health issues,” the hospital stated.
For tips on how to handle the extreme heat, visit Peterborough Public Health.
At Peterborough’s One Roof Community Centre which assists the homeless is extending its hours from noon to 9 p.m. on Friday. A mobile water station from Peterborough Utilities Group is located at Mayor Diane Therrien’s parking spot at City Hall at 500 George St. North until Sunday.
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