Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton under heat warning through Tuesday
Temperatures could feel as hot as 43 C with the humidity, Environment Canada warns
The Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton region is once again under a heat warning, Environment Canada said.
Temperatures are expected to be high in the region, between 30 and 33 C, into Tuesday night. With humidity, it could feel as hot as 43 C, Environment Canada says, with overnight lows between 20 and 23 C.
"The hottest conditions are expected today and Tuesday," Environment Canada said in an alert. "Confidence has increased that cooler temperatures will arrive on Wednesday, bringing an end to the heat event."
Environment Canada warns that extreme heat can impact people's health: Residents should check on older adults, those living alone and other people at risk either in-person or over the phone, multiple times a day.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has also issued a heat warning because of the potential impacts of extreme heat on people's health.
Early signs of heat exhaustion can include headache, nausea, dizziness and thirst. If you experience those symptoms, stop your activity and drink water.
But heat stroke is a medical emergency. If you or anyone around you has red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion or a change in consciousness, call 911.
People should drink water often and before they feel thirsty, close blinds or shades and use an air conditioner or fan, as well as limit their sun exposure.