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July 14, 2025 Mid Day News

Sarnia News Today

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A prolonged period of extreme heat and humidity continues.

What:
Daytime highs of 31 to 35 degrees Celsius and a humidex of 37 to 42.
Overnight lows of 19 to 23 degrees Celsius, providing little relief from the heat.

When:
Continuing through to Thursday night.

Additional information:
Southern Ontario will experience hot and humid conditions now through much of this week. A shift in the weather pattern late this week will likely end this multi-day period of heat and humidity Thursday night.

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For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/how-protect-yourself.html https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/who-is-at-risk.html

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

Poor air quality is expected to persist through this afternoon due to a combination of smoke from forest fires and increasing of ground level zone.

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As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.

You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.

People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.

Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

The day will start with partly cloudy through the late morning hours, transitioning to clearing

Expect a day of partly cloudy with clear spells

London police say no charges will be laid after a collision that injured a 12-year-old pedestrian.Emergency crews were called to Hamilton Road, just east of Gore Road, where the child was hit late Thursday afternoon.Paramedics took the 12-year-old to hospital with minor injuries.The driver of the vehicle and witnesses remained on scene and no charges were laid in relation to the investigation.Drivers are reminded to be extra attentive as kids are now out of school for the summer break and may not be paying attention to traffic.

Emergency crews on scene of a collision on Hamilton Road that left a 12-year-old with minor injuries, June 27, 2024. Photo provided by the London Fire Department.

London

Core Jackson (Photo courtesy of Utah Athletics)

Lambton OPP, Point Edward detachment. Blackburn Media file photo. 

Damage to a downtown Sarnia clothing store following a break and enter - July 14/25 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)

Sarnia police are asking for help to identify a theft suspect. July 2025. (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)

Crash at Wellington Street and Finch Drive, April 21, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service. 

Distribution at one of The Inn of the Good Shepherd's Mobile Market stops in 2025. Submitted photo.

Injuries minor after child hit by vehicle

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