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Heat warning issued for entirety of Alberta

Jul 6, 2024 | 8:25 PM

Extreme heat is quickly on the way for all of Alberta.

On Saturday afternoon, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a heat warning for the entire province.

It says that beginning Sunday, the mercury will rise close to 30 degrees Celsius as an upper ridge builds over Alberta.

Daytime highs will increase to around 35 Celsius by Wednesday for many regions. Overnight lows in the mid teens won’t help much, ECCC notes.

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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: albertahealthservices.ca/news/heat.aspx.

This alert is subject to change and can be viewed in its latest form here.

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