A summer scorcher in Southern Ontario.
Sarnia-Lambton remains under heat warning issued by Environment Canada as temperatures are expected to hit up to 31C (88) with humidex values nearing 40C (104 F)
Lambton Public Health has also issued a Heat Alert.
Environmental Health Supervisor says heat related illness is preventable and limit your time outdoors.
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Lucas says while extreme heat can put everyone at risk from heat illnesses, health risks are greatest for older adults, infants and young children and people with chronic illnesses.
Designated Cooling Centres
Sarnia: West Lambton Community Health Centre 429 Exmouth St., Sarnia Monday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed weekends
The Inn of the Good Shepherd 115 John St., Sarnia Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed weekends
Good Shepherd’s Lodge 950 Confederation St., Sarnia Every day: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
St. Clair Township: Moore Sports Complex 1166 Emily St., Mooretown Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 12 (noon)-4 p.m.
Lambton Shores: Forest – The Shores Recreation Centre 7883 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Weekends: 8am- 2pm.
Thedford – Legacy (Community) Centre 16 Allen St., Thedford Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30p.m. Closed Weekends.
Petrolia: Oil Heritage District Community Centre 360 Tank St., Petrolia Monday-Friday: 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Dawn-Euphemia: Dawn-Euphemia Municipal Office 4591 Lambton Line, Rutherford Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed weekends
Brooke-Alvinston: Brooke-Alvinston Municipal Office 3236 River St., Alvinston Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed weekends
