Special Weather Statement: Heat Alert Continues Today for Brockville, Leeds-Grenville

Brockville – Environment Canada says the first one-day heat event is expected to begin this afternoon and end Thursday.

High temperatures today will reach 31 to 32 degrees Celsius and overnight lows near 20 degrees Celsius tonight into early Thursday morning.

These conditions pose a health risk when you are not used to the heat.

Everyone is at risk from heat, especially older adults; infants and young children; and people with chronic illnesses.

You are advised to 1) drink plenty of cool liquids before feeling thirsty; and 2) keep cool by dressing for the weather and spending more time in a cool place.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.