Morning News Tidbits – July 9

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches near Lake Superior early this morning. High 26 except 20 near Lake Superior. Humidex 34 except 27 near Lake Superior. UV index 9 or very high.
Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 16..

Marine Forecast – Wind variable 10 knots today tonight and Friday. Waves one half metre or less. Risk of thunderstorms today and this evening. Risk of thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening. Fog patches.

Heat Warning in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake – Gogama – Foleyet

Heat event continues until the weekend. Daytime high temperatures in the low thirties with humidex values in the mid to upper thirties are forecast until the weekend. Overnight low temperatures in the upper teens are also expected during this period. Slightly lower temperatures are expected by this weekend, although they may still reach the upper twentie

Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – July 8, 2020 (8:35 a.m.)

Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following:

• Sault Ste. Marie & Area
• Central & East Algoma
• Elliot Lake & Area

Tested	15,128
Positive	24
Negative	14,061
Pending	1,043
Deceased	0
Resolved	24

Total confirmed cases by area of residence

Central & East  Algoma – Yes (less than 5)
Elliot Lake & Area – Yes (less than 5)
North Algoma – No
Sault Ste. Marie & Area – Yes (19)

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