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SubscribeForecast Prompts Extended Heat Warning for London and Middlesex
The latest Environment Canada forecast for London and Middlesex calls for temperatures to reach 34º Celsius tomorrow and remain hot and humid throughout this coming weekend, meeting the threshold for the Middlesex-London Health Unit to issue an Extended Heat Warning. This warning will remain in effect until the morning of Monday, July 22nd, when temperatures are predicted to drop below threshold criteria.
Summer Heat For Next Two Days Brings Consecutive Heat Alerts
Summer heat will roll into the London and Middlesex County region later today, and will persist tomorrow, but not before we get a break from the warmth overnight. The current Environment Canada forecast calls for temperatures to reach 31º Celsius today and again tomorrow (Wednesday, July 10th), exceeding the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s Heat Alert threshold. There will actually be two consecutive Heat Alerts, as temperatures tonight are expected to drop to just 15º Celsius, well below the criteria, before climbing to a high of 31º Celsius again tomorrow. While today’s forecast is relatively humidity-free, the muggy conditions are expected to return tomorrow as humidex values are expected to make it feel like 39, and continuing overnight Wednesday before the Heat Alert is lifted on Thursday.
High Heat and Humidity in Store Tomorrow, Leads to Summer’s Second Heat Alert
London, ON – For the second week in a row, the weekend is expected to kick off with conditions that are hot and sticky enough to trigger a one-day HEAT ALERT. The current Environment Canada forecast calls for temperatures to reach a high of 31 Celsius on Friday with humidex values climbing to 41, exceeding the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s thresholds for issuing a public notice. This HEAT ALERT is the second to be issued this summer.
Canada Day Weekend to Kick Off with Hot Humid Conditions, Prompting Heat Alert
London, ON – Scorching heat will bathe the London and Middlesex County region in hot and sticky weather tomorrow that will make it feel like the high 30s, prompting the Middlesex-London Health Unit to issue a one-day HEAT ALERT. The current Environment Canada forecast calls for the mercury to climb to a high of 32º Celsius on Friday with humidex values reaching 38, exceeding the Health Unit’s thresholds for the public notification.
A Safer Start to Summer as 900 Children Get Free Bicycle Helmets Through Helmets on Kids Partnership
Cycling is not only a great way for children to become more active, it’s also a practical and healthy transportation decision that can last a lifetime. While bicycle helmets are a requirement for any youth who ride a bike, the cost of a helmet can present a financial challenge for many families. To help meet this need, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and the Brain Injury Association of London & Region, together with their community partners, will be distributing more than 900 bicycle helmets to school children in London and Middlesex County over the coming days, weeks and months. The long-running and successful Helmets on Kids campaign has made cycling safe and accessible to thousands of youth across the region for more than a decade.
Your Privacy Is Important to Us: MLHU Updates Privacy Statement
We’ve refreshed our Privacy Statement. The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) collects, uses and discloses (shares) personal health information to: provide health services, plan, administer, and manage programs and services, conduct quality improvement and research activities, compile statistics to assess the health of our population, comply with legal and regulatory requirements, and fulfill other purposes permitted or required by law.
Health Unit Concludes Investigation of Food-Borne Illnesses
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has concluded its investigation of an outbreak of food-borne illness after several people became sick following a recent fundraising event held at the Portuguese Canadian Club in Strathroy.
Number of Potential Opioid Poisonings Over Last Few Days has Health and Emergency Services on High…
Reports of suspected opioid-related poisonings have skyrocketed over the last few days, leaving public health officials, police, emergency services personel and emergency department staff to question whether a new and toxic form of drug has hit the streets. Since the weekend, there has been a substantial increase in the number of suspected opioid overdoses, well above the average number of cases that have been seen on a daily basis.
Get Tested Western! Returns Tomorrow to Highlight the Importance of STI Testing
The numbers aren’t encouraging. For those in London and Middlesex County between the ages of 15 and 24, the rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea are consistently among the highest in the province. Many people in this group are pursuing post-secondary studies, creating a great opportunity for the Middlesex-London Health Unit and Western University to increase awareness and knowledge about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to students on campus.
Persistent Cold This Evening and Overnight Extends Cold Alert to Tomorrow
The very cold conditions that prompted the issuing of the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s fifth Cold Weather Alert of the year are expected to continue into Wednesday morning. The current Environment Canada forecast calls for a low of -16°C this evening with windchill values dropping to -24 overnight and into Wednesday morning.