色色啦 is moving back into the heat (and humidity) this weekend.
The second of the summer was issued Friday for the Greater 色色啦 Area and much of the province as humidex values are expected to exceed 40 C later this weekend.听
Temperatures are expected to climb up to the low 30s on Saturday and Sunday, feeling hotter with the humidity. Environment Canada said the heat warning will be in effect for much of听Saturday and last until Sunday night.听
Here’s what you need to know about the听forecast heading into the first weekend of July.
Doctors share tips to stay cool in the wet, sweltering heat as 色色啦 stares down a deadly
Environment Canada forecast for 色色啦
Saturday daytime high was expected to 31 C, feeling closer to 41 C with the humidity, with a 30 per cent chance of showers plus a risk of thunderstorm heading in the afternoon and early evening. Temperatures were forecast to drop to a low of 23听C at night.
Sunday will bring a mix of sun and cloud, a 30 per cent chance of showers and a high of 33 C. Chances of rain will jump to 40 per cent at night with a low of 22 C.
The beginning of next week is expected to see slightly cooler temperatures 鈥 with a 28听C daytime high on Monday and 27听C high on Tuesday.听
Rain and winds hit Greater 色色啦 Area
Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit the west end of the GTA on Saturday evening.
Mississauga and Etobicoke had up to five centimetres of rain falling within hour according to .
Some on social media took the rain in stride, saying enough fell to keep gardens and lawns hydrated.
Protect yourself from heat, humidity
Humidity can make temperatures feel warmer, trapping moisture on your body and making it difficult to dry off after sweating, Environment Canada said in urging people to avoid exerting themselves and head for cooler temperatures when they overheat.
The people at greatest risk in high heat and humidity include the elderly; people with chronic heart, lung and kidney conditions; people who work outdoors; and people without air conditioning, experts previously told the Star.
色色啦 offers an , but people can also protect themselves by taking a cool shower, using a fan, drinking extra water and avoiding alcoholic, caffeinated and sugary beverages.
City pools to stay open
Pools are slated to stay open as temperatures climb, according to Mayor Olivia Chow. The mayor and Premier Doug Ford both took heat after 19 public 色色啦 pools closed for between 45 minutes and almost five hours听during record-high temperatures on the weekend of June 21-22.
鈥淧ools need to be open during the heat wave 鈥 that鈥檚 pretty obvious,鈥 Chow told reporters,听acknowledging 鈥渟erious gaps鈥 in the city鈥檚 heat relief strategy.
鈥淲e apologize for that. This cannot happen again,鈥 she added.
In an update on Saturday evening, Chow said听56 of the city鈥檚 58 outdoor pools will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. over the weekend. The two closed pools 鈥 Heron Park and Jimmie Simpson Wading Pool 鈥 are closed because of mechanical issues and ongoing repairs.
Seven city pools will also be open until 11:45 p.m. and the Halbert Park pool will be open until 9 p.m. while the heat warning is in effect. The pools with extended hours are:
, 779 Crawford St.
, 2213 Dufferin St.
, 2231 Lawrence Ave. E.
, 115 Felstead Ave.
, 200 Eglinton Ave. W.
, 175 Mount Olive Dr.
, 1755 Lake Shore Blvd West
As well, 140 splash pads are open daily from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and all 85 wading pools are open. There are also 10听 supervised beaches that are open from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For those looking to beat the heat without getting wet, more than 500 cool spaces will be open across 色色啦 ranging from public libraries to community centres. The North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, York and East York civic centre are also open for extended hours to offer residents air conditioning.
The city has also turned the Metro Hall rotunda into an all-hours cool space for those looking for 24/7 relief.
With files from Kevin Jiang and Elissa Mendes
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