Hamilton is hot hot hot: Here’s where you can go to cool down

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Published August 10, 2020 at 12:45 pm

As temperatures in Hamilton, and across the province, continue to soar, the City of Hamilton’s Public Health Services issued a heat warning Sunday (August 9) that will remain in effect at least unt

As temperatures in Hamilton, and across the province, continue to soar, the City of Hamilton’s Public Health Services issued a heat warning Sunday (August 9) that will remain in effect at least until late Monday (August 10).

Monday’s temperatures are expected to climb to 31 to 33 degrees Celsius (Humidex 39 to 41). The UV index is expected to be very high Monday as well, so be sure to lather on the sunscreen before heading outside.

For those who are in need of places to cool of throughout the city, here’s a list of cool places to go. Be mindful that protocols will be in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  • Huntington Park Recreation Centre, 87 Brentwood Drive, Hamilton
  • Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre, 192 Wentworth Street N, Hamilton
  • Ryerson Recreation Centre, 251 Duke Street, Hamilton
  • Stoney Creek Recreation Centre, 45 King Street E, Stoney Creek
  • Westmount Recreation Centre, 35 Lynbrook Dr, Hamilton
  • Hamilton Central Library, 55 York Blvd, Hamilton

The hours of operation for all of these locations is 12 pm to 7 pm.

A number of Hamilton’s outdoor and indoor pools are open to the public as well, and most spray pads and beaches across the city are up and running.

Public Health urges Hamiltonians to take the following precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses or injury:

  • Drinking lots of water
  • Going to an air-conditioned place such as your home, library or community centres.
  • Wearing a hat and loose-fitting, lightweight clothes
  • Taking a bath or shower with cool water or if this is not possible, running cool water over your wrists or putting your arms or feet in cool water
  • Closing your blinds or curtains
  • Opening your windows to let air circulate while using a fan, only if the outdoor air is cooler than the indoor air
  • Limiting physical activity during the day
  • Having cold meals to eat
  • Cooking outside instead of turning on the stove
  • Calling your doctor if you have heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, weakness, tiredness, dizziness, headache, fainting, nausea and/or vomiting
  • Never leave pets or children alone in closed vehicles, especially when it is hot outside

On Tuesday, according to Environment Canada, temperatures are expected to dip a little bit to a high of 27 (humidex 35)and there is a high probability of rain throughout the day.

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