Temperatures soar to record high in Toronto
Sun Jul 17, 01:40 PM
Toronto residents continued to sweat on Sunday as the mercury soared to a record high.
Environment Canada said the temperature reached 35 C around 3 p.m., breaking the previous July 17 record of 34.4 C set in 2002. The agency issued a humidex advisory with values pushing the 40-degree mark.
“It’s hot enough when the temperature hits 34 or 35,” said CityNews meteorologist Adam Stiles. “When you factor in the humidity, it makes it really tough for the body to cool itself off.”
The city’s medical officer David McKeown issued a heat alert for the entire weekend, asking residents to check on family, friends and neighbours who might be vulnerable to the heat.
Young children, the elderly and people with medical conditions are more at risk for heat-related illness.
Here are some safety tips from Toronto Public Health:
For more information or help, call the Canadian Red Cross Heat Information Line at 416-480-2615 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Click here for the seven-day forecast.
Environment Canada said the temperature reached 35 C around 3 p.m., breaking the previous July 17 record of 34.4 C set in 2002. The agency issued a humidex advisory with values pushing the 40-degree mark.
“It’s hot enough when the temperature hits 34 or 35,” said CityNews meteorologist Adam Stiles. “When you factor in the humidity, it makes it really tough for the body to cool itself off.”
The city’s medical officer David McKeown issued a heat alert for the entire weekend, asking residents to check on family, friends and neighbours who might be vulnerable to the heat.
Young children, the elderly and people with medical conditions are more at risk for heat-related illness.
Here are some safety tips from Toronto Public Health:
- Drink lots of water or natural fruit juices – do not wait to feel thirsty.
- Go to air conditioned buildings, including shopping malls, libraries, and community centres.
- Wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothes made of breathable fabric.
- Stay out of the sun.
- Reduce strenuous physical outdoor activity, especially between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Never leave the elderly, children or pets unattended in a car.
For more information or help, call the Canadian Red Cross Heat Information Line at 416-480-2615 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Click here for the seven-day forecast.