Morning News – July 23

Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 07:56

Weather:

• Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating late this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. High 20. UV index 8 or very high.
• Tonight – Becoming cloudy this evening. Showers beginning late this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm late this evening and overnight. Fog patches developing overnight. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Low 12.

 

COVID Statistics:

Algoma Public Health states that there are 298 cases reported of COVID-19 in the North Algoma region of the Algoma District (July 21, 2022).

Forest Fire Update:

There are two fires in the Northeast Region. The fire hazard is low to moderate in areas located north of Temiskaming Shores and Sault Ste Marie in the Northeast Region. It varies from low to high in areas south of these communities.

News Tidbits:

• It was quite the game last night, the Red Sox didn’t stand a chance and lost against the Toronto Blue Jays. it was 28-5 the largest win in franchise history.
• Sudbury’s health unit is urging people to be cautious about COVID-19 in the coming weeks as the risk of getting the disease rises. There have been many festivals in the past couple of weeks and there are many planned. If you are planning to go out – be careful.