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Health unit issues heat alert for Middlesex London region

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With Environment Canada expecting temperatures to spike on Friday, the Middlesex London Health Unit in Ontario has issued a one-day heat alert for the region.

Environment Canada has forecast highs of 31 C with the humidex values reaching 35 C on Friday.

The health unit said those temperatures meet the threshold for issuing a one-day heat alert.

The overnight temperatures heading into Saturday are expected to offer some reprieve, dropping to 19 C.

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Based on the current forecast, the health unit is planning to keep the heat alert in place until Saturday morning, when the daytime high is expected to reach 29 C.

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Amid hot weather, the health unit recommends that people avoid spending too much time outside and drink plenty of water to avoid the risk of heat-related illness.

People are also reminded to avoid leaving pets or children in parked cars or sleeping outside in the sun.

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