A heat warning has been issued by Environment Canada for the London region with extreme high temperatures forecasted for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Would you take a heat wave more seriously if it was named heat wave Gary? With hot weather continuing throughout the province, some experts say naming a heat wave — like we do with hurricanes — could actually help get the message out that heat poses a serious risk.
According to experts who want to name heat waves, a name — or a ranking — of an extreme weather event makes it much easier to communicate the associated risks.Seville, Spain launched the first pilot project to name and rank heat waves in 2022. That year, a category 3 heat wave – the most severe tier — was named Zoe.
"We named four heat waves starting with I think what was the most widely publicized, and reported on heat waves Zoe, and having the city council as a close partner … was incredibly valuable start." Gow says that both Australia and the U.K. are interested in developing their own heat wave ranking systems.
"Development of heat-health warning systems and action plans, in partnership with public health and emergency management decision-makers, is the government of Canada's current focus in preparation for extreme heat events."Advocates for a naming or ranking system say it could compel governments to take the health risks associated with heat more seriously.
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