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CTV News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Heat warning issued for Middlesex-London starting Saturday
Lifeguards on duty at Main Beach in Port Stanley, Ont., seen on July 7, 2019. (Brent Lale/CTV News London) The weekend kicks off with an extended heat warning issued by the Middlesex-London Health Unit, expected to last until Monday. Temperatures will reach 32 degrees on Saturday, and 33 degrees on Sunday and Monday. Overnight temperatures won't cool off enough to provide significant relief. The health unit is reminding the public to remain hydrated and cool during the heatwave and check in on those who may be more vulnerable. The health unit has provided advice to avoid heat-related illness: Drink plenty of water and natural juice even if you don't feel thirsty Never leave a child or pet in a parked car Avoid spending too much time outdoors Keep shades drawn in sunny parts of your home Avoid intense physical activity Today's weather has a high of 29, bringing a mix of sun and cloud. The air remains hazy throughout the day and into the evening. Here's a look at the rest of the forecast: Friday: A mix of sun and cloud. Hazy. High 29. Humidex 37. UV index 9 or very high. Friday night: Increasing cloudiness this evening. Hazy this evening. Low 19. Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing early in the afternoon. Hazy. Wind becoming south 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 32. Humidex 40. UV index 8 or very high. Sunday: Sunny. High 33. Monday: Sunny. High 33. Tuesday: Cloudy with 40 per cent chance of showers. High 28. Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent chance of showers. High 27.
CBC
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
Heat warning issued for London as temperature, humidity soar
London, Ont.-area residents are in store for yet another round of soaring temperatures this weekend and into Monday, Environment Canada says. The federal weather agency is forecasting temperatures in the low 30s but it could feel closer to 40 C after humidity is factored in. The evenings won't provide much relief, with temperature lows expected around 19 C. The Middlesex-London Health Unit issued an extended heat alert Friday, the fifth one this summer — surpassing the four issued last year. There have also been three air quality advisories this year, but none last year, the health unit said. Health officials are advising people to drink water often, watch for signs of heat exhaustion and check on those at risk for heat illnesses. They also suggest avoiding extreme exercise and limiting exposure to the heat. Signs of heat stroke can include red and hot skin, dizziness and nausea, the health unit said. A number of cooling centres are open to the public in London and Middlesex County, including at the library and community centres in the city. Find locations for London here, and the county at this link.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Legionnaires' outbreak in London ends after 70 cases, 3 deaths
A heat map provided by the Middlesex-London Health Unit shows the general area of confirmed cases (home addresses) of Legionnaires' disease reported to the Middlesex-London Health Unit in 2025. The outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease in London has been declared over. Between July 8 and Aug. 6, 2025, three people died and there were a total of 70 confirmed legionella cases, 64 of which had to be hospitalized. According to the Middlesex-London Health Unit, enough time has passed since the last reported case, that the outbreak is considered over. At this time, the health said it can't say where the bacteria came from, despite collecting 12 environmental samples from 26 cooling tower sites — the search for a source will continue. The health unit said there are a few reasons the bacteria may not be found, including, people may have been exposed to more than one source, or cleaning of sites may have happened before testing.
CTV News
31-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Smoke from Northern Ontario wildfires prompts Special Air Quality Statement for London region
Haze hangs over downtown London, Ont. on July 31, 2025. (Bryan Bicknell/CTV News London) A haze hung over the London region Thursday afternoon as smoke from Northern Ontario wildfires drifted into the area. The poor air quality prompted Environment Canada to issue a Special Air Quality Statement for parts of southwestern Ontario, including London and Middlesex. According to the Middlesex London Health Unit, air quality was expected to reach the high-risk category Thursday afternoon, before improving to low risk levels by Friday. Anyone with respiratory concerns is advised to reduce outdoor activity. In a statement Thursday, the health unit said as smoke increases, health risks also increase. 'You may experience mild symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough,' it said. 'More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough.'
CTV News
27-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Multi-day heat event prompts warning from health unit
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for southern Ontario that's expected to last until Tuesday. In the London, Ont. region, highs are forecast at 30 degrees, feeling closer to 35 Sunday. The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is advising the community to be prepared, take precautions to be safe, and check in on family, friends, and neighbours. According to Environment Canada, the hottest day is expected Monday. It will feel like close to 40 degrees for Londoners. For a list of cooling centres across London, head to the city's website. Here's a look at the rest of the forecast Sunday: Mainly cloudy. 30 per cent chance of showers early this morning with risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing near noon. High 30. Humidex 35. Sunday night: Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 21. Monday: Sunny. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 31. Humidex 39. Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent chance of showers. High 28. Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud with 40 per cent chance of showers. High 26. Thursday: Sunny. High 25.
