Warmer Than Normal Summer Expected in Barrie Area & Beach Advisories – Simcoe County, Muskoka, Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes (See Below)
ANTICIPATION OF A MODERATE SUMMER MIGHT BE MORE APPEALING TO MANY
Courtesy of Barrie 360 Newsroom Published: Jun 21st, 2023
Are you ready for some heat this summer?
We flipped from spring to summer just before 11 a.m. today (June 21st), but we’ve already had a taste of it, with four days in April and May that nudged over 30 Celsius. Environment Canada’s David Phillips told Barrie 360 the norm for 30+ days is around seven, but admitted he’s not sure what normal is anymore. “In recent years, my gosh, we’ve had a lot more than that. I mean, normal just doesn’t exist anymore … our summers have been warmer, they’ve been longer. We’re getting days before summer begins and after summer with 30 degrees.”
Phillips said this year’s weather will likely be influenced by the El Niño phenomenon, a warming of the Pacific Ocean, which primarily affects winter conditions. Looking back at the last significant El Niño event in 2015-2016, the second half of summer was particularly warm, with Barrie experiencing 32 days above 30 degrees Celsius. However, the preceding year had relatively normal temperatures, with only 10-12 days above 30.
Based on this comparison, Phillips predicted the upcoming summer might resemble last year’s weather, which was slightly warmer than usual. As Canadians have a tendency to embrace weather changes, the anticipation of a moderate summer with fluctuating temperatures might be more appealing to many. Phillips believes weather closer to normal or within expected ranges is often perceived as the best, providing a sense of comfort and familiarity. “When it’s a scorcher or very cold, you remember it … there’s something about it that’s not very pleasant.”
BEACH ADVISORIES
IS THE WATER SAFE?
Courtesy Barrie 360 StaffPublished: Jun 22nd, 2023
SIMCOE COUNTY
- none at this time
MUSKOKA
Muskoka Lakes
- Baycliffe Beach – Advisory
During a swimming Advisory, the beach is posted with warning signs that the most recent water samples showed bacteria in numbers that may increase your risk of developing minor skin, eye, ear, nose, or throat infections or stomach illness. If you choose to swim during a swimming advisory, avoid dunking your head or swallowing the water.
A beach is Closed when a significant risk to health and safety has been identified or when a potential adverse event occurs, such as a sewage or chemical spill. Beach closures are rare.
source: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
HALIBURTON
- none at this time
KAWARTHA LAKES
- Centennial Park West – Eldon – Swimming not recommended
- Norland Bathing Area – Laxton – Swimming not recommended
source: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
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