July 18, 2022 – (Lincoln, ON) – Environment Canada has issued a High Heat Alert for Niagara Region, with hot and humid conditions forecasted for Tuesday, July 19 through Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
Maximum daytime temperatures around 31 degrees Celsius are expected with humidex values in the upper 30s, and an overnight low on Tuesday near 20 degrees Celsius to provide little relief from the heat.
Environment Canada issues heat alerts when:
- The humidex is 40°C or higher for two consecutive days
- Daily temperatures are expected to reach 31°C or higher and overnight temperatures are at least 20°C or higher, for two consecutive days
Public Health identifies those at risk and precautions to stay healthy during extreme heat.
Pools
Allan F. Gretsinger and Jordan outdoor pools are open.
These facilities offer FREE swims when a High Heat Alert has been activated.
Beach
Charles Daley Park (1969 North Service Rd., Jordan Station)
Splash Pads
Hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Hilary Bald Park (4485 Garden Gate Terrace, Beamsville)
- Jordan Lions Park Splash Pad (2793 4th Avenue, Jordan)
- Angelina Prokich Park (5080 St. George’s Drive)
Fleming Centre
- Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Some shady spots under the sails are available outside the Fleming Centre for those who wish to remain outdoors.)
Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre
- Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lincoln Pelham Public Library (Fleming and Rittenhouse branches)
- Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday 1 - 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday - Closed
For more details and to find out how to access community and social services, visit our High Heat Alert web page.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Liliana Busnello
Manager of Corporate Communications
Town of Lincoln
Direct: 905-563-2799 ext. 230
Tel: 905-563-8205