Hottest day of the year so far with heat warnings still in effect

It is another hot and humid day in Niagara.

A heat warning, and Excessive Heat Alert continues.

The Excessive Heat Alert has been issued by Niagara Region Public Health as the humidex is expected to reach 40° C.

Niagara residents are advised to take extra precautions during episodes of extreme heat and humidity.

Signs of heat-related illness may include confusion, dizziness, nausea, muscle swelling, heart disturbances, and headache.

The city of St.Catharines is offering some ways to cool off. Here is a list of ways for residents to seek relief from the heat.

Splash Pads - extended hours

Catherine Street Splash Pad - 64 Catherine St.
Pearson Park Splash Pad - 352 Niagara St.
Wednesday, July 29: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Pools - extended hours

Lion Dunc Schooley Pool - 32 Seymour Ave.
Wednesday, July 29: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to dusk

Burgoyne Woods Pools - 30 Edgedale Rd.
Wednesday, July 29: 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. to dusk

Lincoln Park Pool - 63 Chetwood St.
Wednesday July 29: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to dusk

Port Dalhousie Pool - 205 Main St.
Wednesday, July 29: Small pool - 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.; 11 a.m. to noon; 5:30 p.m. to dusk. Large Pool - 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Pools at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre - 425 Carlton St.
Various times throughout the day. Visit the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre webpage for a complete listing.

City facilities
Dunlop Drive Older Adults Centre - 80 Dunlop Dr.
Wednesday, July 29: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Port Dalhousie Older Adult Centre - 19 Brock St.
Wednesday, July 29: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre - 240 St. Paul St. W.
Wednesday, July 29: 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Garden City Arena Complex
Wednesday, July 29: 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre - 425 Carlton St.
Wednesday, July 29: 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre - 1932 Welland Canals Pkwy.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. everyday

Russell Avenue Community Centre - 108 Russell Ave.
Wednesday, July 29: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Port Weller Community Centre -1 Bogart St.
Wednesday, July 29: 4:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.