Health officials in London have issued a one-day heat alert for the area as base temperatures are expected to reach 31 C for the next 24 hours.
The Middlesex-London Health Unit put the alert in place Sunday afternoon on top of a heat warning issued by Environment Canada.
The weather agency’s forecast for Sunday is predicting that temperatures will reach 31 C with humidex values close to 42 C.
Despite a chance of rain, overnight conditions will offer very little relief from the heat as the temperature is expected to remain at 20 C.
“If you’re going to be spending any time outside today, you’ll want to have water close by and access to shade or an air-conditioned space to get a break from the heat,” said Dr. Alex Summers, the region’s associate medical officer of health. “Although we may think that summer is winding down, the weather conditions would suggest otherwise. The UV Index is also very high today, so make sure to use sun block and wear a wide-brimmed hat if you’re going to be spending time outside.”
The heat alert is expected to remain in place by the health unit until Monday morning when temperatures drop to 29 C.
