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Windsor-Essex Heat Wave Hits Record Levels | Edmonton News
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Windsor-Essex is baking under an orange heat warning, with temperatures flirting with 19th-century records—possibly hitting 36°C, just shy of the 1872 high. This isn’t a fleeting heatwave; it’s sticking around through the week and possibly into the weekend, with Friday looking even hotter at 35°C, just below the 1898 record of 37.8°C. Residents are scrambling—buying portable AC units, sprinklers, and chlorine as pools evaporate faster than ever. Many say this is the hottest they’ve ever felt, even as their own ACs struggle. Thunderstorms may roll in Thursday afternoon, but the real danger lies in vulnerable populations. This extreme heat is a wake-up call: our homes and bodies are being pushed to their limits, forcing us to adapt fast—or risk serious harm.
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