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Heat warning issued for much of Alberta

Jul 22, 2019 | 10:48 AM

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for much of Alberta.

The agency says a ridge of high pressure continues to build over the Prairies, creating a very warm airmass that will produce daytime high temperatures near 30 degrees today and Tuesday.

Environment Canada says this warning may be expanded further as the ridge strengthens, but expects temperatures to cool off mid-week.

As of Monday morning, a heat warning has not yet been issued for Red Deer. The forecast for our area calls for a high of 27 degrees today (Humidex 30) and 29 on Tuesday (Humidex 34) before cooling to 19 with a chance of showers on Wednesday.

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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Residents of and visitors to the warned regions are advised to take precautions to protect themselves, their families and their neighbours during times of extremely warm weather:

– Consider rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day

– Take frequent breaks from the heat, spending time indoors in cooled buildings such as malls or indoor pools

– 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.

For more heat health advice, visit the Alberta Health Services website.

(With file from Environment Canada)