The Ministry of Environment Canada warned today about the weather expected today, and the agency indicated that it is expected to witness high and severe temperatures in central and southern Ontario and a large part of western Quebec.
The temperature in Canada reaches 40 degrees Celsius
The Ministry of Environment stated, according to the warning statement it published this morning, that temperatures during daylight hours are likely to range between 30 to 35 degrees Celsius, and due to the extreme humidity, temperatures may reach 40 degrees Celsius.
Environment Canada said that daylight hours today are also expected to be steamy, and temperatures will drop significantly during the night.
Lowest temperatures in Canada today
The authority indicated in its statement that the minimum temperatures expected today range between 18 to 23 degrees Celsius, and due to the high humidity, temperatures may range between 26 to 30 degrees Celsius.
Environment Canada explained that a deterioration in air quality is also expected to occur during these hot days.
Risk of Lyme disease in Canada
It is worth noting that officials at the Canadian Ministry of Health have warned residents of the need to be careful of the risk of the spread of ticks, mosquitoes, and infection with Lyme disease due to the significant rise in temperatures.
According to what was published by CK News today, based on statements from the Ontario Ministry of Public Health that the new local risk zone is concentrated in the areas of Bothwell, Dresden, Highgate, Kent Bridgetown and Themeville, in addition to two existing risk zones within Chatham-Kent centered in Rondeau Regional Park, Which includes Blenheim Wario Bridgetown, while the other area is centered on Point Pelee National Park and includes Wheatley.
Dangerously high temperatures and humidity
It is worth noting that the Canadian National Meteorological Agency has warned of a heat wave that will lead to a dangerous rise in temperatures and humidity in most parts of southwestern Ontario.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a heat warning for a large swath of southern Ontario, including London, Toronto, Niagara, Owen Sound and Kingston.
The authority noted that due to climate change, Toronto is expected to witness higher temperatures in the summer, unpredictable weather, and extremely hot days, according to city officials.