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By Sheldon Spackman

31.0 in Lacombe, 31.3 in Rocky

Lacombe and Rocky Mountain House areas set July 8 temperature records, Heat Warnings continue

Jul 9, 2024 | 10:15 AM

A pair of central Alberta communities set temperature records for July 8 on Monday.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Lacombe area set a new daily maximum temperature record of 31.0 degrees Celsius on Monday, beating the old record for July 8 of 30.0 degrees Celsius set in 1964. Records in this area have been kept since 1907.

Elsewhere, the Rocky Mountain House area set a new daily maximum temperature record of 31.3 degrees Celsius for July 8 on Monday, surpassing the previous record of 29.4 degrees Celsius set in 1952. Records in this area have been kept since 1915.

Click here for a complete list of temperature records set throughout the province on July 8, 2024.

Meantime, a Heat Warning remains in place for much of Alberta on Tuesday, July 9.

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According to ECCC, a long duration heat event continues.

Most of Alberta will see the hottest temperatures, up to 37 degrees Celsius, today and Wednesday. Meteorologists say overnight lows ranging from the mid-teens into the low-20s will not provide much relief from the daytime heat. Officials say cooler temperatures will begin to move into northwestern parts of the province on Thursday.

For other areas, hot temperatures are generally expected to persist through much of next week.

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.

Click here for the latest update on Alberta weather Watches and Warnings.

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