Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning for the Niagara region, with hot and humid conditions forecasted for Monday, June 17, 2024 through most of the week.
Daytime highs on Monday, June 17 through much of the week are expected to be 30 to 35 degrees Celsius, with humidex values of 40 to 45. As the week progresses, daytime highs are expected to increase to near 31 to 35 degrees Celsius. There will be little relief through the overnight as lows are expected to be 20 to 23 degrees Celsius with humidex values of 26 to 30.
The Town on Lincoln has posted the following for residents so they can stay safe and cool during this period:
- Areas near the lakes could be slightly cooler than regions further inland. As of June 17, Charles Daley Park is noted as safe for swimming according to Niagara Region’s Beach Water Testing Results.
- Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high-risk category.
- The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.
- Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
- Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.
- Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
- Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
Cooling Spaces:
Anyone seeking relief from the extreme heat is welcome at Town facilities and outdoor spaces during heat alerts. Please visit our Cooling Spaces/Extreme Heat webpage to learn more about our cooling spaces.
Our pools offer FREE leisure swims when a High Heat Alert has been activated. The Allan F. Gretsinger Pool is now OPEN. The Jordan Lions Pool opens June 29. Visit our Public Swimming webpage to learn more.
Stay safe and cool out there!
