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Lambton Public Health extends heat warning

July 22, 2022

With the hot and humid weather continuing, Lambton Public Health has issued an Extended Heat Warning for Lambton County. In high temperatures and humidity, your body may not be able to cool properly which can lead to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.

This prolonged period of hot weather is expected to continue into Saturday, July 23 and possibly into Sunday, July 24.

An Extended Heat Warning is issued when a heat warning extends beyond two consecutive days. This is when vulnerable populations are most at risk.

Visit www.lambtonpublichealth.ca for more information about extreme heat and your health.

For more information call Lambton Public Health at 519-383-8331 or toll-free 1-800-667-1839.

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