Heat warning continues for Toronto

Toronto and much of southern Ontario remain under a heat warning for a second day.

Environment Canada issued the heat warning on Monday and it continued Tuesday. The City of Toronto issued its own heat warning on Tuesday.

There’s a high of 32 C in the forecast and it will feel more like 40 with the humidex, 680 NEWS meteorologist Jill Taylor said.

The city can expect varying amounts of sun and cloud with a slight chance of brief, isolated showers. Overnight, it will be clear, with a low near 21.

Cooler weather will arrive by Friday, Environment Canada said, but until then, it will be sticky in the city.

Here’s a few tips to keep cool, from the City of Toronto:

• Drink lots of cool water even before you feel thirsty.
• Go to air-conditioned places, including shopping malls or one of many local libraries or community centres located in each neighbourhood.
• Take cool showers or baths or use cool wet towels to cool down.
• Wear loose, light-coloured, breathable clothing and, when outdoors, wear a wide-brimmed hat.
• Avoid the sun and stay in the shade or use an umbrella.
• Reschedule or plan outdoor activities during the cooler parts of the day.
• Never leave seniors, children or pets unattended in a car.
• Landlords of buildings without air conditioning are encouraged to provide a dedicated cooling room for vulnerable residents to escape the heat.
• Community agencies are encouraged to educate clients on the risks of heat-related illness and to call or check on those clients at increased risk of heat-related illness during warnings.