tuesday and wednesday will sizzle: environment canada issues heat warning
daytime high temperatures are expected to reach near 31 c with humidex values in the upper 30s on tuesday and wednesday.
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stay cool, ottawa — it could feel like 40 wednesday.
that’s the humidex environment and climate change is predicting along with a high of 31 c and a uv index of 10 or very high.
we may get some showers — there’s a 30 per cent chance starting in the late afternoon, with the risk of a thunderstorm, rising to a 70 per cent chance after midnight. the predicted low is 22 c overnight.
thursday looks a bit cooler with likely showers and an expected high of 27 c and a humidex of 34 then 18 c overnight.
environment canada issued a heat warning monday with hot and humid weather expected to settle in on tuesday and wednesday.
ottawa paramedics reported an increase in calls on tuesday for conditions such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion as well as medical conditions irritated by heat and humidity, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd).
paramedics are expecting another spike in calls for service on wednesday.
how to stay cool
most beaches are open in the ottawa area. the green flag was up tuesday at the britannia, mooney’s bay, petrie island east bay and petrie island river beaches, according to ottawa public health, which monitors water quality. westboro beach is closed this season for construction.
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as well, the city of gatineau has extended the operating hours of some of its beaches, pools and splash pads until july 21 because of the extreme heat.
city of ottawa splash pads and wading pools are also open.
“seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, swimming pool, shower or bath, or air-conditioned spot like a public building,” environment canada urged. never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle and keep your house cool by blocking the the sun by closing curtains or blinds.
meanwhile, ottawa public health has shared a link to help locate a cool public place near you, ranging from libraries and community centres to pools, gazebos and greenspaces. enter your street address and the site will generate a list of the 20 closest cool spaces. click on the icons on the map to find more information.
“without ac, it can get too hot indoors,” oph warned.
heat illness symptoms to watch out for
environment canada has also advised residents to watch for the symptoms of heat illness, which include dizziness or fainting, nausea or vomiting, rapid breathing and heartbeat, extreme thirst and decreased urination with unusually dark urine. the effects of heat illness include swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
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ottawa residents are urged to call 211 for shelters and 24-hour respite centres, and 311 to get transportation for someone who needs to get out of the heat.
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