News Releases

HAMILTON, ON – The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated an Extended Heat Warning beginning on August 23, 2021. The Extended Heat Warning stays in effect until a cancellation notice is sent.

HAMILTON, ON – The Medical Officer of Health has cancelled the Heat Warning issued on August 10, 2021.

HAMILTON, ON - The Medical Officer of Health has cancelled the Heat Warning issued on July 4, 2021

HAMILTON, ON - The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning on June 28, 2021.  Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. Afternoon temperatures near 31 degrees and humidex values near 40 are expected today and Tuesday. An overnight low near 20 degrees is forecast tonight, providing little relief from the heat.

HAMILTON, ON -The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning on June 6, 2021. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. Daytime highs 31 to 34 with overnight lows 20 to 22 The City of Hamilton and participating community agencies are responding to the heat by offering “cool places” to go during all stages of a heat event. These locations can be identified by a “Cool Down Here” sign at the entrance.

HAMILTON, ON - The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning on Sunday, August 23, 2020.  Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.

HAMILTON, ON - The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning on Sunday, August 9, 2020.  Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. A heat event is expected today through Monday and may persist into Tuesday, August 11, 2020.

HAMILTON, ON - The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning on Sunday, July 26, 2020.  Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.

HAMILTON, ON - The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning on Friday, July 17, 2020.  Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.