Toronto's 'Bout to Get Toasty: Heat Wave Incoming 🔥🥵

The Deets

Okay, Toronto fam, listen up! Environment Canada just dropped a major truth bomb: a "dangerously hot" heat wave is heading our way. We're talking temps hitting 30 to 36 degrees Celsius, but with the humidity, it's gonna feel like 40 to 45. No cap, that's practically desert weather. This is the first major heat event of the season, and it could stick around 'til Wednesday, so you better be ready.

Word to the wise: protect yourself! Heatstroke is not the vibe. Keep an eye out for symptoms like headaches, nausea, dizziness, being thirsty AF, dark pee, and being super tired. If someone's got red, hot skin, feels dizzy, confused, or passes out, that's a code red. Call 911 ASAP; it’s a medical emergency.

The city's got your back, tho. They're opening up over 500 cooling spaces, including libraries, community centers, and senior homes. City staff and the Red Cross are even doing door-to-door wellness checks to make sure everyone's doing okay. Six air-conditioned civic buildings are open to the public as well. Big W for the city, fr fr!

Pro-tip: stay hydrated, close your blinds, blast that AC or fan, and chill in the coolest spot you can find. The CAA is also saying keep your car in check, fill up on water and windshield wiper fluid, and if you have an EV, make sure you’re preconditioned before hitting the road.

Stay safe out there, Toronto. Don't let the heat win! Peep the City of Toronto and Environment Canada websites for more info and tips. Stay frosty!