Toronto under heat alert this weekend — temperatures set to soar as warning goes into effect

A report by Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Toronto this weekend, saying that though temperatures will hit a peak of only 31°C to 33°C, they might feel like 40°C humidity on Saturday and Sunday.

At night, temps will hover around 21°C and 25°C on the weekends. The extreme heat is expected to break by Sunday night. People are being told to take care — extreme heat can hurt everyone’s health, as per the report by CP24.

How to stay safe in the heat

This includes staying hydrated, using air conditioning if you have it, avoiding the sun as much as possible, and doing outdoor activities only when it’s cooler outside. This is the second heat warning for Toronto in just two weeks, as per the report.


On June 23, Toronto hit 36°C — the highest temperature in 10 years — during another heatwave. During that heatwave, there were 42 visits to the emergency room in Toronto for heat-related health issues, as per the Toronto Public Health.

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Other cities also affected

This weekend's heat warning affects not just Toronto, but a large part of southern Ontario.
Other cities included in the heat alert are Hamilton, Mississauga, Brampton, Newmarket, Burlington, Niagara Falls, Barrie, London, and Kitchener-Waterloo, according to the report by CP24.

Environment Canada says to watch out for early signs of heat exhaustion. These include feeling dizzy, nauseous, confused, or having red and hot skin. If someone shows signs of heat stroke, call 911 right away. In response, Hamilton is opening “cool places” for people to go and get out of the heat, as per the report by Hamilton medical officer of health news release.

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FAQs

Q1. When is the heat warning for Toronto this weekend?
The heat warning is for Saturday and Sunday, with temperatures feeling like 40°C.

Q2. What should I do to stay safe during the heat warning?
Drink plenty of water, stay in air conditioning if possible, and avoid being outside in the hottest part of the day.