Toronto is under a severe heat warning
Toronto pools will be open later
TORONTO, July 4, 2023 – A severe heat warning has been issued for most of southern Ontario over the next few days by Environment and Climate Change Canada. With daytime high temperatures expected to range between 29 and 33 degrees celsius (37 to 42 with Humidex) on Tuesday and well into Thursday ECCC is calling this a”A multi-day heat event.”
Residents may find that areas directly near the great lakes could be slightly cooler than regions further inland., according to ECCC.
As a result of this heat wave in Toronto, the City will be keeping seven of its pools open later (util 11:45 pm) over the next few days.
7 Toronto pools open later
The following seven outdoor pools will be open, weather permitting, until 11:45 p.m. tonight and possibly the next few nights:
- Alex Duff Memorial Outdoor Pool, 779 Crawford St.
- Giovanni Caboto Pool, 1369 St. Clair Ave. W.
- McGregor Park Outdoor Pool, 2231 Lawrence Ave. E.
- Monarch Park Outdoor Pool, 115 Felstead Ave.
- Parkway Forest Outdoor Pool, 55 Forest Manor Rd.
- Smithfield Park Outdoor Pool, 175 Mount Olive Dr.
- Sunnyside Gus Ryder Outdoor Pool, 1755 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Of course, hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high risk category.
ECCC says extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.
Watch out for effects of extreme heat illness
Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions. Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.
Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
Heat warnings are issued by ECCC when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
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.
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