Heat Warning Issued for Uxbridge and Northern Durham Region August 9 - 12

Environment Canada issued a heat warning from August 9^th to the 12th for the Township of Uxbridge and the surrounding area. A humid airmass has reached the region. Daytime maximum temperatures are expected to range from 30 to 33 degrees Celsius with humidex values of 35 to 40.

Residents seeking relief from the heat may visit Town Hall in Uxbridge between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Uxbridge Library is also offering relief from the heat during regular business hours. Please see Contact – Uxbridge Public Library (uxlib.com) for hours of operation.   

The Uxpool has public swimming available Saturday, August 9th and Sunday, August 10th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 12^th from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The Splash Pad is also open daily from 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. 

Details about the heat warning can be found at https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?onrm76=  

For more information about heat illness and tips to stay cool please visit the website of the Region of Durham Health Department at https://www.durham.ca/en/health-and-wellness/extreme-heat-and-humidity.aspx.