Heat warning issued for Hamilton. Here’s where you can go to cool down
Published July 5, 2021 at 8:26 am
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton initiated a Heat Warning for Monday (July 5) as hot and humid temperatures are in the forecast for the first two days of the week.
“Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning,” a City press release issued Sunday said.
“Maximum daytime temperatures from 31 to 34 degrees Celsius are expected with humidex values near 40.”
Overnight, temperatures are expected to fall to only 21 to 23 degrees, providing little relief from the heat.
Starting Tuesday evening, however, a cold front is expected to move in and bring showers and thunderstorms bringing an end to the heat and humidity.
The City of Hamilton and community agencies are responding to the heat by offering “cool places” while the warning remains in effect.
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These locations can be identified by a “Cool Down Here” sign at the entrance. Here’s a list of the city’s cool places:
Hours of operation: 12 noon to 7 pm daily
- Central Memorial Community Centre, 93 West Avenue S, Hamilton
- Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre, 150 Violet Drive, Hamilton (*July 12 to Sept 6)
- Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre, 192 Wentworth Street N, Hamilton
- Ryerson Recreation Centre, 251 Duke Street, Hamilton
- Sackville Hill Seniors Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth Street, Hamilton
- Sir Allan MacNab, 145 Magnolia Drive, Hamilton
- Stoney Creek Recreation Centre, 45 King Street E, Stoney Creek (*May 24 to July 11)
- Hamilton Central Library, 55 York Blvd, Hamilton
Hours of operation: Tuesday to Friday, 1 pm to 6 pm; Saturday to Monday 1 pm to 5 pm - All HPL Branches: Tuesday to Friday, 1 pm to 6 pm; Saturday 1 pm to 5 pm. See all locations & hours
Drinking water is available at these locations and COVID-19 precautions will be in place.
For more information on heat warnings, visit the city’s website.
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