Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - June 2018

Point Edward, ON - With the prediction of hot and humid weather for the Canada Day long weekend, Environment and Climate Change Canada is issuing a Heat Warning for Lambton County. In high temperatures and humidity, your body may not be able to cool properly which can lead to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.

The warning will remain in effect over the long weekend and is likely to be extended into the middle of next week.

A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31⁰C and a nighttime temperature greater than or equal to 20⁰C or a humidex greater than 40⁰C.

Visit www.lambtonhealth.on.ca for more information about extreme heat and your health. Resource topics include:

• Heat-Related Illness - identifying the signs and symptoms
• Fact Sheet - Preventing Heat-Related Illness
• Cooling Centre Locations

For more information call Lambton Public Health at 519-383-8331 or toll-free 1-800-667-1839.

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Please contact:

Lori Lucas
Supervisor, Health Protection
County of Lambton
519-383-8331 ext. 3574
Email Lori Lucas