By Jessie Weisner

HEAT WARNING

Heat warning issued for Medicine Hat

Jul 22, 2019 | 6:30 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB — A heat warning has been issued for Medicine Hat, Brooks and much of Cypress County.

According to Environment Canada, temperatures up to 32 degrees combined with overnight lows near 16 degrees are expected for the next two days.

A high pressure system is building over the prairies, causing a very warm air mass to spike temperatures during Monday and Tuesday.

According to the forecast for Medicine Hat, Monday will reach a high of 33 degrees, with a low of 16. Tuesday will reach 37 degrees with a low of 21 degrees.

Residents and visitors are warned to take precautions, such as rescheduling outdoor activities, taking frequent breaks from the heat, and drinking plenty of water.

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In addition, monitor for symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion, such as high body temperatures, lack of sweat and fainting.

Temperatures are expected to come down slightly by mid week.