Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=Scw99ddhsdo Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Environment Canada warns first prolonged heat wave could pose serious health risks [R4mK7Hp54Ni] Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 2026 EDT Southern Ontario is set to experience its first prolonged heat wave of the season, with temperatures expected to top 30 C through Canada Day and humidex values reaching the 40s. Environment Canada climatologist David Phillips tells Global News the combination of extreme heat, high humidity and warm overnight temperatures could increase health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups. He also explains how climate change is making heat waves more frequent, longer-lasting and more intense. For more info, please go to Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: Follow Global News on X HERE: Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: #GlobalNews 6X2KWb8gL8B FeuH8s7xrvZ Hf6YdIAD1zV tjbsYk14N86 Ozy1I6daoY2 VKJ8nz9iRVk
Southern Ontario is set to experience its first prolonged heat wave of the season, with temperatures expected to top 30 C through Canada Day and humidex values reaching the 40s. Environment Canada climatologist David Phillips tells Global News the combination of extreme heat, high humidity and warm overnight temperatures could increase health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups. He also explains how climate change is making heat waves more frequent, longer-lasting and more intense. For more info, please go to Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: Follow Global News on X HERE: Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: #GlobalNews 6X2KWb8gL8B FeuH8s7xrvZ Hf6YdIAD1zV tjbsYk14N86 Ozy1I6daoY2 VKJ8nz9iRVk