** ENVIRONMENT CANADA**

HEAT WARNING:

There’s a Heat warning in affect for: Little Abitibi – Kesagami Lake – Timmins – Cochrane – Iroquois Falls

Extreme heat is expected for today through to Friday.

A hot airmass is bringing temperatures near or above 30 with overnight lows near 18 degrees for the next few days.

A cooler airmass will move in on Saturday. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors. Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place. Check on older family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are cool and drinking water. Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

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