Summer scorcher: Heat warning in effect for Toronto

Good morning! You're going to want to find yourself a pool or some air conditioning today, a heat warning is in effect for Toronto as hot,humid weather descends on the city.

• Heat warning issued for Toronto as forecast tops 31 C

As of 6 a.m. it was 20 C in Toronto. A mix of sun and clouds are in the forecast for your Tuesday with a high of 31 C, feeling more like 34 with the humidex.

Hot and humid weather will stick around

The steamy weather won't leave us anytime soon.Environment Canada issued a heat warningfor Toronto yesterday with temperatures expected to climb above 30 C in the next few days. Toronto's medical officer of health also issued a heat warning Tuesday morning.

Tomorrow temperatures are expected to top off even higher than today at 32 C feeling like a scorching 38 with the humidity.

Environment Canadaissues heat warnings when very high temperatures or humidity conditions could lead to a greater risk of heat illnesses, such as heatstroke or heat exhaustion.

That risk is greatest for:

• Older adults.
• Infants and young children.
• People with chronic illnesses, such as breathing difficulties.
• People who work or exercise in the heat.
• Homeless people.
• Those without access to air conditioning.

Environment Canada urgedToronto residents to drink plenty of liquid especially water before feeling thirsty, which will decrease therisk of dehydration.