Milton hasn’t seen a hot stretch of weather like this in almost 20 years.
However, Environment Canada Meteorologist Gerald Cheng says that the heat warning should be ending by Friday.
Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean the heat will stop there. Next week could look like much of the same.
Historically, Cheng says the last time Milton had a stretch like this one was almost 20 years ago.
Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high risk category.
Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle, and remember, extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.
Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and the worsening of some health conditions.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
