Public Service Announcement: Heat Warning Issued for Niagara Region beginning September 1

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Public Service Announcement

Lincoln, ON – (September 1, 2026) – Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Yellow-Level Heat Warning for Niagara Region beginning Monday, September 1. The heat warning is expected to end by Wednesday, or possibly Thursday. We can expect: 

  • Daytime high temperatures of 30 to 32 degrees Celsius.
  • Nighttime low temperatures of 20 to 23 degrees Celsius, providing little relief from the heat.
  • Humidex values near 40 degrees Celsius.

Please note:

  • As of August 28, Charles Daley Park is noted as safe to swim according to Niagara Region's Beach Water Testing Results. Always check before entering the water.
  • Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high-risk category. 
  • The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.
  • Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include: headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water.
  • Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
  • Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.
  • Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
  • Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
  • For more information, please visit Environment and Climate Change Canada's website.

Cooling Spaces:

Anyone seeking relief from the extreme heat is welcome at Town facilities and outdoor spaces during heat alerts. Please visit our Cooling Spaces/Extreme Heat webpage to learn more about our cooling spaces.

Our pools offer $1 leisure swims when a High Heat Alert has been activated. Visit our Public Swimming webpage to learn more.

For additional social services and community programs available in the Niagara Region, please call 2-1-1.

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Liliana Busnello
Manager of Corporate Communications
Town of Lincoln
905-563-2799 ext. 230