Get ready, Toronto: forecast calls for a sweltering weekend
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Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the city of Toronto this weekend.
Expect daytime highs of 31 to 33 C, although it may feel closer to 40 with the humidex, the federal agency says.
Overnight lows are expected around 21 to 25 C, Environment Canada says, "providing little relief from the heat."
Extreme heat can bring extreme health risks.
The agency is urging people to take care on Saturday and Sunday, and to check on those who live alone, more senior adults, and other people who may be at risk, including those who are pregnant.
Signs of heat exhaustion include:
If you notice them, Environment Canada says, you should stop what you're doing and drink some water.
In the case of heat stroke, which is more severe than heat exhaustion, Environment Canada advises people to get emergency help — including calling 911.
Signs of heat stroke include:
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