Next week, our region is forecasted to experience four consecutive days of high temperatures. The Middlesex-London Health Unit anticipates that Environment and Climate Change Canada will issue an Extended Heat Warning beginning on Monday, June 17th. We are notifying everyone to be prepared and take precautions to be safe.

Extended Heat Warnings are issued when one or more of the following criteria are met:

• Environment and Climate Change Canada issues a forecast calling for a daytime high of 31°C or higher and a forecast low of 20°C or higher for three consecutive days or longer, or;
• Environment and Climate Change Canada issues a forecast calling for a Humidex of 40 or higher for three consecutive days or longer, or;
• Environment and Climate Change Canada Forecasters anticipate that actual temperatures and humidex values in London and Middlesex County will reach the thresholds noted above.

The Health Unit will provide an update when it becomes available.

For more information on steps to stay cool and hydrated, heat-related illness and cooling centres, visit: https://www.healthunit.com/extreme-heat

Media Contact:
Morgan Lobzun, Communications Coordinator, Middlesex-London Health Unit.
Email: media@mlhu.on.ca

Spokesperson:
David Pavletic, Manager of Food Safety & Health Hazards, Middlesex-London Health Unit