Heat warning in place for London and area until Wednesday | CBC News

A heat warning is in place for parts of the London and Middlesex region including Strathroy, Komoka and western Middlesex County, and is expected to last until Wednesday. 

Daytime highs during the week are anticipated to jump between 31 C and 35 C. The hottest days will be Tuesday and Wednesday, the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) said in a public service announcement Sunday. 

A cold front is expected to move through by Wednesday evening which will cool down the temperatures, said Shem Willie, a meteorologist with Environment Canada. 

“It’s not uncommon to have these heat waves, so on and off we can have some heat events during the month of September as well,” he said. 

MLHU is reminding the public to stay hydrated and to take steps to avoid heat-related illness. Some tips they recommend are: 

• Drink plenty of water and natural juices throughout the day, even if you don’t feel very thirsty. 
• Don’t leave children or pets in a parked car or sleeping outside in direct sunlight.
• Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages, as well as coffee and cola.
• Avoid spending too much time outdoors. Seek shade as much as possible if you do need to be outside.
• 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 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 paints and glues, pesticides, and gas-powered small engines.