Get ready for a hot week.
Temperatures are expected to hover around 30 degrees all week long, until at least Friday.
As a result of the heat, Tiny Township has banned open-air burning, while Tay Township, Midland, and Penetanguishene have imposed fire bans.
Communities, including Wasaga Beach and Springwater Township, have also bumped up their fire risk to high.
The normal high for this time of year is:
Orillia Max 26C. Min 13C.
Muskoka Max 25C. Min 13C.
Collingwood/Wasaga Beach Max 26C. Min 13C.
The record high temperature (2004-2019):
Orillia 31.8C set in 2010
Muskoka 32.4C set in 2012
Collingwood/Wasaga Beach 33.1C set in 2010
For the latest weather warnings and forecasts, please click here.
The Fire Danger Rating has been set at high. If having a campfire this weekend, please use extreme caution. pic.twitter.com/U0uQsIHcRh
— Springwater Fire (@SpringwaterFIRE) July 3, 2020
The @WasagaBeachFire has changed the fire danger rating to HIGH. No restrictions are in place at this time but please use extreme caution if burning. #WasagaBeach pic.twitter.com/TySkEhV1Q2
— Town of Wasaga Beach (@WB_Media) July 3, 2020
Please be advised that a complete fire ban for the Town of Penetanguishene has been issued as of Friday, July 3, 2020.
Conditions are monitored daily. Residents will be advised when the ban is lifted.Full Public Notice: https://t.co/QlvRNPD8wR pic.twitter.com/FnfuPgJNPF
— Penetanguishene (@penetanguishene) July 3, 2020
With the current dry conditions, an open air fire ban is in effect for the Town’s of Midland and Penetanguishene until further notice. pic.twitter.com/RPgL3tqNkl
— The Town of Midland (@MidlandON) July 3, 2020
Due to the recent dry weather and the current weather forecast for more hot, dry days, a fire ban is in effect for Tay Township. No outdoor burning is permitted at this time. For updates to the fire ban status visit https://t.co/TKDb5C2MNB. pic.twitter.com/nS3jPGwFUw
— Tay Township (@TayTownship) July 6, 2020
FIRE BAN IN EFFECT: #TinyTownship would like to remind residents that there is a Fire Ban in effect. All open air burning including fireworks, is prohibited due to the extreme heat and the lack of precipitation. Visit https://t.co/iF4j0Jdc2P for more information. pic.twitter.com/hd41hN8q6E
— Township of Tiny (@tinytownship) July 5, 2020
