{"id":797796,"date":"2026-07-12T21:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T21:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/797796\/"},"modified":"2026-07-12T21:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T21:14:09","slug":"yellow-warning-second-heat-event-to-hit-toronto-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/797796\/","title":{"rendered":"Yellow warning: second heat event to hit Toronto this week"},"content":{"rendered":"

Toronto will bake under another heat event this week with daytime highs in the mid-30s and humidex values as high as 45.<\/p>\n

As a result, Environment Canada has issued a yellow heat warning for the city and the rest of southern Ontario.<\/p>\n

The heat event is set to begin on Monday and will last until either Wednesday or Thursday evening, Environment Canada said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTuesday will mark the peak of this heat event. Maximum temperatures are expected to reach near 36 C in some areas,\u201d the national weather agency noted in its advisory.<\/p>\n

During the heat event, Ontario residents could see humidex values of 38 to 45.<\/p>\n

\"\"Yellow heat warning A yellow heat warning is in effect for southern Ontario. (Environment Canada) <\/p>\n

There will be little relief from the heat, as temperatures won\u2019t dip to lows below 20 C for the duration of the heat wave.<\/p>\n

\u201cHot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high-risk category,\u201d Environment Canada said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTake action to protect yourself and others \u2013 extreme heat can affect everyone\u2019s health. Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Signs of heat stroke include red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and change in consciousness.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlan and schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day. Limit direct exposure to the sun and heat. Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat,\u201d Environment Canada said.<\/p>\n

During the first heat wave of the summer two weeks ago, Toronto Public Health said hospitals reported a total of 39 heat-related ER visits.<\/p>\n

Toronto activates heat relief strategy<\/p>\n

With a heat warning in effect, the city says its heat relief strategy has been activated.<\/p>\n

Four mobile water trailers offering water fountains and bottle-filling stations will be available at Nathan Phillips Square, Mel Lastman Square, East York Civic Centre, and Barbara Hall Park starting on Monday.<\/p>\n

They will remain on-site until the heat warning ends.<\/p>\n

The city says it also has more than 500 cool spaces where residents can get some relief from the heat. They include Scarborough, Etobicoke, York, East York, North York Civic Centres and Metro Hall, all of which will operate on extended hours.<\/p>\n

More than 170 splash pads will operate daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

The city says residents can also cool off at its 57 outdoor pools, eight of which will operate on extended hours during the heat warning. They are:<\/p>\n

Alex Duff Pool, 779 Crawford St.\u00a0Giovanni Caboto Pool, 1367 St. Clair Ave.\u00a0W.\u00a0Heron Park Pool, 292 Manse\u00a0Rd.\u00a0McGregor Park Pool, 2231 Lawrence Ave.\u00a0E.\u00a0Monarch Park Pool, 115\u00a0Felstead\u00a0Ave.\u00a0North Toronto Memorial, 200 Eglinton Ave.\u00a0Smithfield Park Pool, 175 Mount Olive Dr.\u00a0Sunnyside Gus Ryder Pool, 1755 Lake Shore\u00a0Blvd\u00a0W.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With files from The Canadian Press<\/p>\n

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