Heat Warnings

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CK Public Health may issue a heat warning when Environment and Climate Change Canada predicts hot and humid weather.

When we issue a heat warning—take extra precautions to protect yourself and loved ones from heat related health risks.
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We issue a heat warning when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31°C and a night-time temperature greater than or equal to 21°C or a humidex greater than 42°C.

 

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We issue an extended heat warning when three or more than three consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31°C and a night-time temperature greater than or equal to 21°C or a humidex greater than 42°.

 

 

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We may issue a heat emergency during extenuating circumstances (i.e., large scale power outage or during water emergency).

 

Click here for information on heat related illness.

For more information contact CK Public Health at 519.355.1071.