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Southern Ontario Braces for Third Heat Warning as Humidex Nears 40°C

Peak discomfort is expected on Saturday ahead of a weather shift on Thursday

Commuters wait for public transit in Toronto’s east end as the city grapples with a heat wave on June 23, 2025. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)
A man sleeps on the sandy beach along Lake Ontario in the extreme heat in Toronto on Friday, July 19, 2019.
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Overview

  • This third heat warning of the summer covers southern and eastern Ontario from Windsor through Cornwall, including Ottawa and Kingston, until next Thursday.
  • Daytime temperatures are forecast between 29°C and 32°C with humidex values making it feel like 35°C to 40°C.
  • Overnight lows of 19°C to 23°C will provide little relief from the heat.
  • The weather agency expects Saturday to be the hottest day of the stretch.
  • Health officials advise frequent hydration, monitoring for heat exhaustion, and checking on seniors and other at-risk individuals.