Hamilton issues heat warning with high temperatures forecasted

The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has issued a heat warning starting on Sunday as temperatures are expected to reach into the 30s for the next few days.

Humidex readings of 34 are anticipated over the next three to five days, as a hot air mass settles in the region from Sunday to Wednesday.

The city says the warning will stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an extended heat warning.

The city says although some areas may experience cooler overnight temperatures below warning levels, the daytime highs and humidex values will be unusually high for early September. The arrival of a cold front on Wednesday will bring an end to the heat.

Participating community agencies and the city are responding to the heat by offering “cool places” to go during all stages of a heat event. These locations can be identified by a “Cool Down Here” sign at the entrance.

Due to the Labour Day holiday on Monday, the following will be closed:

• All City-operated Recreation Centers will be closed with the exception of Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre and Westmount Recreation Centre, which will be operating as cooling centres. Hours of operation will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• All Hamilton Public Library Branches are closed for Labour Day with the exception of the Central Branch which will open as a cooling centre on Monday, Sept. 4 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• All Wading Pools closed for the season on Aug. 25 except for Dundas Driving Park. Dundas Driving Park wading pool will be open regular hours 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the final day of operation for the season on Labour Day.