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8-10 Days Expected

Heat Warning in place for Red Deer region

Jul 16, 2024 | 10:11 AM

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a Heat Warning for many parts of Alberta, including the Red Deer region.

For the next 8 to 10 days, officials say daytime highs will be between 28 and 36 degrees Celsius and overnight lows will range from 12 to 20 degrees Celsius. ECCC says this heat warning is likely to be expanded going forward.

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.

ECCC says 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.

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

Click here for the latest update on current Heat Warnings across the province.

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