Toronto under extended heat warning as hot weather continues
Toronto public health has issued an extended heat warning for the city as hot, humid weather continues with temperatures forecast to be in the low thirties this afternoon.
Cooling centres will be open at seven locations across Toronto on Saturday. The extended heat warning will be in effect until further notice.
Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Toronto's acting medical officer of health, upgraded the heat warning to an extended heat warning on Saturday based on information from Environment Canada.
The forecast calls for a high on Saturday of 33 C with a humidex of 37 C. Environment Canada said the airmass over Toronto is expected to be less humid on Saturday than it was on Friday.
Public health officials are urging Toronto residents to visit family, friends and neighbours, especially isolated adults and seniors at greater risk of suffering from heat-related illnesses, to ensure they are cool and drinking fluids.
Residents are also encouraged to seek shelter in air-conditioned malls, libraries and community centres while the extended heat warning is in place.
The cooling centres are at the following locations:
- Metro Hall - 55 John St. (This cooling centre is open 24 hours a day for the duration of the extended heat warning.)
- East York Civic Centre - 850 Coxwell Ave.
- York Civic Centre - 5100 Yonge St.
- Driftwood Community Centre - 4401 Jane St.
- Etobicoke Civic Centre - 399 The West Mall
- McGregor Community Centre - 2231 Lawrence Ave. E.
- Centennial Community Centre - 1967 Ellesmere Rd.
