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Extreme heat expected for eastern Ontario this weekend
Environment Canada has issued another heat warning for eastern Ontario as temperatures are expected to rise to the low 30s this weekend. The weather agency said the heat wave will begin Saturday with daytime highs between 30 and 33 C, potentially feeling as hot as 40 C with humidity. There'll be no break from the heat after sunset either, as overnight lows range from 19 to 23 C. The heat wave is expected to end with cooler temperatures midway through next week. This is the fourth heat warning Environment Canada has issued for Ottawa this summer, with the most recent one coming two weeks ago when temperatures were in the low-to-mid 30s in Ottawa-Gatineau. Heat can affect everyone Environment Canada warns that extreme heat can affect everyone's health and encourages anyone suffering from heat exhaustion to stop physical activities and drink water. Red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and change in consciousness are possible signs of heat stroke, according to the agency. Health Canada recommends staying cool and staying hydrated when extreme heat hits. That can mean everything from drinking lots of water and rescheduling outdoor activities for cooler times to preparing meals that don't require ovens and keeping track of nearby air-conditioned spaces. Anyone who feels they have heat stroke should call 911. public and other places to cool off.
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Fire ban enacted in Kitchener
Fires have been banned in the City of Kitchener as the dry conditions continue with no sign of rain in sight. On Friday, the city put out a news release announcing a temporary fire ban which would take effect as of 4 p.m. Backyard fires and open burns are not permitted and no new open burn permits will be issued or approved until further notice. Anyone who is caught in violation of the ban could face fines and other charges. The announcement comes a day after a similar announcement was made in North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich.
