By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

PROTECT YOURSELF

Saturday afternoon to be very hot as heat warning issued for Red Deer

Jul 22, 2023 | 11:32 AM

The heat is here, and at potentially dangerous temperatures, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada, which issued a heat warning for Red Deer on Saturday morning.

Red Deer is forecast to see a high of 26 degrees Celsius on Saturday, though areas east of the city could hit 30. Meantime, the humidex could read between 31 and 35, and that’s not to mention a UV index of 8 (very high).

On Sunday, again a high of 26 is forecast, with 28 for Monday, before cooling off to 17 with showers on Tuesday.

The heat warning is as follows (and can be followed here):

Daytime high temperatures near 29 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 14 degrees Celsius continue. Temperatures will be cooler on Tuesday.

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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.

– 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.

For more heat health advice, visit: www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/heat.aspx.