The scorching temperatures in Toronto today could set a new record today as the mercury rises to the high 30s. Toronto is expected to see a high of 38 C today, feeling closer to 45 with the humidity. Follow along for live updates throughout the day: 3:20 p.m. - Fan Fest nearly empty for France vs. Spain match as heat have hits region The extreme heat seems to have had a major impact on attendance at Fan Fest on Tuesday afternoon. Some brave souls there sought refuge in shaded areas, but attendance was notably down compared to other World Cup matches shown there, CP24’s Phil Perkins noted. “Never seen Fan Fest this empty. It IS midafternoon on a Tuesday, that and Heat definitely playing a part in people’s decision it seems,” he wrote in a post on X. 3:20 p.m. - Temperature approaches record The temperature has reached 35.9 C at Pearson airport as of 3 p.m., according to Environment Canada. But it feels closer to 45 with the humidity. The hottest July 14 on record came back in 1995, when the temperature rose to 36.8 C. 2:35 p.m. - Surface temperature at Pearson Airport exceeding 60 C The runways at Person International Airport are scorching hot. Sean Davidson, a spokesperson for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, which manages and operates Pearson Airport, says their control center is reporting surface temperatures that are more than 60 C. “It is really, really hot. … So it not only feels like 45 degrees in the air, its 60 degrees on the ground,” he said. While operations continue to go smoothly, Davidson said workers are taking more frequent breaks to cool off. “Safety is the priority in situations like this,” he said. “The workers that are out on the airfield here, it is just extremely hot for them. As I mentioned, the surface temperature is in the 60-degree mark. They’re loading bags on the plane, so it’s really just about employee safety, making sure that everybody who’s out here on the airfield is taking more frequent breaks, getting inside, having water.” Davidson said Toronto Pearson is no stranger to dealing with extreme temperatures as just six months ago there were massive snow piles and extremely cold temperatures to contend with. “We were melting snow in real time. Six months later, we’re dealing with about a 70-degree temperature swing,” he said. Davidson said about 96 per cent of departing flights at the airport are running on time. Nonetheless, he is encouraging travellers to check their plane status before coming there, “in the event that the heat does cause any unexpected delays.” “We’re monitoring in real time as we go,” he said. -Joanna Lavoie, CP24.com journalist 12 p.m.- Heat-related illness can be an emergency Toronto public health officials say early symptoms of heat-related illness include headache and fatigue. It can quickly escalate to an emergency when the symptoms become more severe and people become confused and have difficulty speaking. 11 a.m.- Pets impacted by heat A spokesperson for the Toronto Humane Society said dog-owners should keep an eye out for heat-related illness. The symptoms, he told CP24, include heavy panting, excessive drooling, bright red tongues and gums, and vomiting or diarrhea. “Bring them to the shade or a cooler area right away, start dabbing them with cool water, hydrate them and then contact your vet immediately,” the spokesperson said. “You don’t want to wait.” 9 a.m.- GO trains running at slower speeds Environment Canada says the heat warning impacts the speed of trains along the network. “During prolonged periods of high heat, we are required to run trains at slower speeds. To ensure the safety of our customers and crew, slow orders are issued along the network,” Metrolinx said in an emailed statement. “As a result, some trips may be cancelled or delayed on your line or arriving later than originally scheduled at their destination.” Service updates can be found here. 8:05 a.m.- Tropical nights Retired Environment Canada climatologist David Phillips said Toronto has seen more “tropical” nights so far this year than we typically see in a whole summer season. “We get normally, in a year, we would get about nine or 10 what we call tropical nights where the temperature stays above 20 C,” he told Newstalk 1010. “By the end of this week, we will have 11 or 12 of those.” 8 a.m.- Pool hours extended Hours at select outdoor pools in Toronto have been extended until 11:45 p.m. tonight 7:30 a.m.- Record set in 1995 The hottest July 14 on record came back in 1995, when the temperature rose to 36.8 C. 7 a.m.- Toronto air quality among worst in world Toronto’s air quality has been ranked 32nd for worst in the world this morning, according to According to IQAir, which tracks global air quality data. 6:30 a.m.- Hazy day expected CP24 Weather Specialist Jess Smith says Toronto will see not only hot and humid weather on Tuesday, wildfire smoke in the upper atmosphere will lead to hazy conditions. “We are going to see sun but it is going to be quite hazy,” Smith said on Tuesday morning.
