Weather Alerts for: Saint-Hyacinthe - Acton Vale area
Warnings
- Saint-Hyacinthe - Acton Vale area
Warm and humid weather. What: Humidex values between 40 and 45 during the day. When: Today. Where: Southern and Central Quebec. Additional information: Maximum temperatures will exceed 30 degrees Celsius today and will remain around 20 degrees Celsius tonight. Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day. Drink water often and before you feel thirsty to replace fluids. Close blinds, or shades and open windows if outside is cooler than inside. Turn on air conditioning, use a fan, or move to a cooler area of your living space. If your living space is hot, move to a cool public space such as a cooling centre, community centre, library or shaded park. Follow the advice of your region’s public health authority. Plan and schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day. Limit direct exposure to the sun and heat. Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Never leave people, especially children, or pets inside a parked vehicle. Check the vehicle before locking to make sure no one is left behind. For more information: How to protect yourself from the health effects of extreme heat Health risks and who is at risk of extreme heat events Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to QCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #QCStorm.
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