"Environment Canada issued a yellow heat warning for Toronto, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Mississauga and Brampton, Ont., beginning Monday afternoon and ending Tuesday night. Daytime highs will reach 30 C, which will feel like nearly 36 C, according to the the weather agency. Overnight lows will sit between 18 and 20 C."
"Kretchman says the sudden shift to hot weather may feel "dramatic" because of recent below-normal temperatures, but a hot spell at this time of year isn't particularly unusual. Kretchman says a warm air mass from the U.S. is moving up into Ontario, bringing extra heat and moisture."
"In its warning, Environment Canada recommends watching for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, including headaches, nausea, dizziness, confusion and intense fatigue. The weather agency is reminding residents to remain hydrated, close blinds, open windows, turn on air conditioners and limit direct exposure to the sun and heat."
A yellow heat warning has been issued for Toronto, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Mississauga, and Brampton from Monday afternoon to Tuesday night. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach 30 C, with conditions feeling like nearly 36 C due to humidity. Overnight lows are expected to be between 18 and 20 C. The sudden shift to warmer weather may feel dramatic after below-normal temperatures. A warm air mass from the U.S. is bringing additional heat and moisture. The warning advises watching for heat exhaustion and heat stroke symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, confusion, and intense fatigue. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, close blinds, open windows, use air conditioning, and limit direct sun and heat exposure.
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