THUNDER BAY — Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the city.
According to their meteorologists, a humid airmass is expected to arrive Wednesday, with humidex values of 36 to 38.
Temperatures aren't expected to cool off until Friday when a cool airmass comes through Friday night.
The health risks are greater for older adults, infants and young children, pregnant people, people with physical and/or mental illnesses, and people with disabilities or mobility issues.
Environment Canada issued a reminder to drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty, to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.
Never leave people, particularly children, 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.
