Hot and humid temps are back with multi-day weather event
Environment Canada issued a heat warning on Friday for several areas, including York Region, primarily Newmarket and Georgina, saying the humidex will make daytime highs feel closer to 40C.
The national weather agency says the extreme heat could last through to Thursday, with the hottest day being Saturday.
'Overnight lows of 19 to 23C [will] provide little relief from the heat,' the agency added.
The prolonged weather event is expected to shift on Thursday.
Residents are advised to protect themselves and others, primarily children and seniors, from extreme heat, which can impact health.
'Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion,' it notes. 'Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine, and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water.'
'Beat the heat and stay cool at a Newmarket facility/amenity during its regular hours of operation,' the Town stated on Friday. 'The best defence against heat-related illness is prevention.'
Facility Hours of Operation Magna Centre (800 Mulock Drive) Monday to Sunday: 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Building Hours) Ray Twinney Recreation Complex (100 Eagle Street West) Monday to Sunday: 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Building Hours) Newmarket Public Library (474 Park Avenue) Monday: Closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m. Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive) Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Newmarket's spray pads and pools are also open to the public.
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