It will be sweltering today, and could break many heat records in our area.
Temperatures are expected in the mid 30s, with humidity making it feel more like the mid-40s.
Records are expected to be broken all around our area.
Environment Canada says the high heat will continue Friday and into the weekend.
Humidex advisories continue for our area and for all of Southern Ontario.
Environment Canada senior climatologist Dave Phillips says after today — there will be a bit of relief — but only a bit.
He tells Bayshore Broadcasting News the heat is here to stay.
The highest temperature today could be in Windsor where it’s expected to be a blistering 39 degrees.
Heath officials remind you to drink lots of fluids today, get out of the hot sun and find some air conditioning.
We checked with some of the people who were still working in the heat on Wednesday.
Construction worker Jack Hussey says they haven’t stopped working yet.
He says the key is drinking lots of water and grabbing some shade,
Concern has been raised about whether these conditions might be too much on the electricity supply.
Terry Young of the Independent Electricity System Operator says demand has fallen, both for industry and residential use.
Young tells us industrial use of hydro isn’t what it used to be five years ago.
He points out also that people are getting the message of electricity conservation which has a positive impact on the power grid.
Young notes that many of us are avoiding hydro use during the hottest hours of the day.
He says many people are doing the laundry and other things requiring extra electricity during the evening.
