Another hot and humid day in the London area has prompted the Middlesex London Health Unit to issue a heat alert.
The alert was issued as Environment Canada expected the daytime temperature in the area to reach 31 C on Monday.
“The overnight temperatures are expected to offer a reprieve, dropping to 21 Celsius,” the health unit said in a statement issued Monday afternoon.
While the heat alert is in effect, area residents are advised to:
• Drink plenty of water and natural juices throughout the day, even if you don’t feel very thirsty.
• Never leave a child or pet in a parked car or sleeping outside in direct sunlight.
• Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages, as well as coffee and cola.
• When possible, avoid spending too much time outdoors. If you must be outside, seek shade as much as possible. Plan outdoor activities in the early morning or evening.
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat when outdoors.
• Keep shades or drapes drawn and blinds closed on the sunny side of your home.
• Avoid turning on electric lights in your home.
• Take a cool bath or shower periodically or cool down with cool, wet towels.
• Avoid eating heavy meals and using your oven.
• Avoid intense or moderately intense physical activity.
• Use fans to draw cool air at night, but do not rely on a fan as a primary cooling device during extended periods of excessive heat.
• Reduce the use of personal vehicles, stop unnecessary idling; avoid using oil-based
The heat alert is expected to be lifted Tuesday morning.
