Heat Warnings for Dubreuilville & Chapleau Areas

Caution is being urged amid heat warnings in the region.

Environment Canada's warning a "heat event" is expected today and tomorrow in areas including Dubreuilville, White River, Chapleau, Gogama, Foleyet, and points south of Wawa with humidex values of 36 to 38 Celsius and overnight temperatures in the high teens at least.

It emphasizes hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and extreme heat affects everyone, though the risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, and people working or exercising outdoors.