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By Sheldon Spackman

Extended Heat Wave

Heat Warning issued for Red Deer and surrounding regions

Jun 7, 2023 | 1:33 PM

Heat Warnings have been issued for many parts of Alberta including the Red Deer, Ponoka, Innisfail, Stettler region.

Other nearby regions affected also include Olds, Sundre, Airdrie, Cochrane, and Drumheller-Three Hills.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, temperatures reaching 29 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 14 degrees Celsius begins today. Officials say the hot weather will continue tomorrow with the potential for it to extend into the weekend.

Residents of and visitors to the warned regions are advised to take the following precautions to protect themselves, their families and their neighbours:

– Consider rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day.

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– Take frequent breaks from the heat, spending time in cooled indoor spaces where possible.

– Drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated.

– Check for your children or pets before you exit your vehicle. Do not leave any person or pet inside a closed vehicle, for any length of time.

Monitor for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting, and unconsciousness. Pay particular attention to individuals that can experience earlier or more severe effects from heat including infants, children, seniors, and individuals with pre-existing lung, heart, kidney, nervous system, mental health or diabetic conditions, outdoor workers, as well as those who are socially isolated.

Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

Click here for a complete list of current weather warnings throughout the province.