Hot weather in Montreal: tips to avoid heat stroke
Posted July 3, 2024 9:57 am.
Last Updated July 3, 2024 2:18 pm.
Temperatures will hover around 30 degrees in Montreal on Wednesday and a warning to be cautious with the humidex reaching 34 degrees.
Environment Canada predicts clear skies with a 40 per cent chance of showers overnight.
The average temperature in June is around the mid 20s, but this year, it broke records after a heat wave hit the province from June 17 to 20.
Thursday we’ll see a mix of sun and clouds, with a high of 30 and a low of 20.
On Friday, full sunshine, with a high of 30 and a low of 20.
Over the weekend, wet weather on Saturday and a high of 29 and a low of 20.
On Sunday, it’s expected to be cloudy with a high of 28 and a low of 18 degrees.
Heat stroke prevention
A few tips to help avoid heat stroke:
-Stay hydrated
-Reduce physical effort: minimize physical exercise, especially outdoors, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., when the sun peaks.
-Avoid alcohol or coffee
-Check in on your loved ones, friends, or neighbors who live alone and those who are more vulnerable to extreme temperatures.
The first symptoms of heat stroke are headaches, dehydration, intense thirst, a rapid pulse, and heavy breathing, but also dry skin and no urge to use the bathroom.
However, heat stroke can also cause muscle cramps, swelling, small red heat rashes, unusual fatigue, nausea, and vomiting.
If you or someone you know exhibits these symptoms, immediately go to a cool place and drink water.
When heat stroke is treated quickly, it usually lasts less than 12 hours.
However, if symptoms continue to get worse (difficulty breathing, seizures, loss of consciousness, etc.) or if your body temperature exceeds 39 degrees, you should seek medical attention immediately.
