> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: /llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Heat warning extended for Manitoulin Island - URL: /heat-warning-extended-3/ - Published: 2026-07-15T14:29:47.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-20T08:33:40.000Z - Description: Heat warning extended for Manitoulin area and elsewhere. - Author: Expositor Staff - Tags: Important Breaking News, News, Environment and Climate Heat warning extended for the following locations: Manitoulin Island Espanola, Massey and Killarney Greater Sudbury and vicinity Markstay – Warren, St. Charles West-Nipissing, French River The heat warning, which began Monday, July 13, 2026, is being extended given the hot, humid weather in the forecast. Heat warnings are extended while the weather stays at 29 degrees Celsius or above during the day and 18 degrees Celsius or above at night, or the humidex reaches 36 or above. “Frequently check on your friends, neighbours, and relatives, especially if they are at higher risk of heat-related illness to ensure that they are staying cool and hydrated,” said Burgess Hawkins, a manager with Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Health Protection Division. Continuous exposure to high levels of heat can lead to dehydration and illnesses such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat fainting, heat edema (swelling of hands, feet and ankles), heat rash, heat cramps (muscle cramps), and even death. People who are at higher risk include, older adults, infants and young children, pregnant people, people with chronic illnesses, people who are unhoused, people who use alcohol or other drugs, and those who work or exercise in the heat. Those who take medications or have a health condition should consult their doctor or pharmacist to determine if they are at increased risk from the heat and follow their recommendations. Symptoms of heat-related illness include dizziness or fainting, nausea or vomiting, headache, rapid breathing and a fast heartbeat, extreme thirst, confusion, and less urination with unusually dark yellow urine. If you or someone in your care experiences these symptoms, contact a health care professional. You can also call or chat online with a registered nurse day or night for free, secure, and confidential health advice by contacting Health811—visit [health811.ontario.ca](http://health811.ontario.ca/?ref=manitoulin.com) (Ontario Government) or call 811 (TTY 1.866.797.0007). In emergencies, call 911. Take precautions and stay cool during this time of high temperatures. Take a break from the heat by spending a few hours in a cool place, for example, in a tree-shaded area, beach or pool, an air-conditioned public building such as a shopping mall, grocery store, public library, or home of a family member or friend. Drink plenty of cool liquids, especially water, before you feel thirsty to reduce your risk of dehydration. Avoid sun exposure by staying in the shade, wearing a wide-brimmed, breathable hat, or using an umbrella, and wearing loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing made of breathable fabric. Public Health Sudbury & Districts offers information on beating the heat in apartment buildings, keeping your pets safe, doing outdoor activities in heat and smog, and keeping your children safe during hot weather. For more information on heat warnings and preventing heat-related illness, please call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200, ext. 464 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200) or visit [phsd.ca](http://phsd.ca/?ref=manitoulin.com). --- For important breaking news alerts straight to your phone, sign up to our SMS phone messaging service. [Sign Up ](https://app.textmagic.com/widget/subscribe/298e3e6622cebb3?ref=manitoulin.com)