Heat warning continues in Windsor, with ‘dangerously hot conditions’

Heat warning continues in Windsor, Ont.

Windsor’s heat warning from Environment Canada continues on Sunday, as the dangerously hot conditions continue until mid-week.

Daytime highs through the first part of the week will reach 31 to 36 degrees and humidex values will reach up to 45.

Little relief is provided from the heat overnight, with temperatures of 21 to 25.

Sunday’s weather is mainly sunny with temperatures soaring to a high of 35 and a humidex of 46. Monday will be sunny with a high of 35.

Environment Canada urges people to watch for early signs of heat exhaustion: headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Watch for signs of heat stroke: red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and change in consciousness. Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

To stay cool throughout the day, drink water often, close blinds and shades, turn on air conditioning, use a fan or move to a cool public space.

Here’s a look at the rest of the forecast

Sunday: Mainly sunny. Wind becoming west 30 km/h this morning. High 35. Humidex 46. UV index 10 or very high.

Sunday night: Clear. Wind southwest 30 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low 24.

Monday: Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the morning. High 35. Humidex 42. UV index 11 or extreme.

Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent chance of showers. High 34.

Wednesday: Cloudy with 40 per cent chance of showers. High 28.

Thursday: Cloudy with 60 per cent chance of showers. High 30.

Friday: Cloudy with 60 per cent chance of showers. High 28.