Heat warnings still in effect, air quality statements being issued

Special air quality statement in effect for:

Co. of Newell near Bassano
Co. of Newell near Brooks Rosemary and Duchess
Co. of Newell near Gem
Co. of Newell near Scandia and Kinbrook Island Prov. Park
Foothills Co. near Blackie
M.D. of Taber near Enchant
Rocky View Co. near Chestermere Dalroy and Dalemead
Siksika Res. 146
Vulcan Co. near Arrowwood Herronton and Queenstown
Vulcan Co. near Carmangay and Champion
Vulcan Co. near Lomond Travers and Little Bow Reservoirs
Vulcan Co. near Milo
Vulcan Co. near Vulcan and Ensign
Wheatland Co. near Hussar
Wheatland Co. near Standard and Gleichen
Wheatland Co. near Strathmore Lyalta and Carseland

“If you or those in your care are exposed to wildfire smoke, consider taking extra precautions to reduce your exposure. Wildfire smoke is a constantly-changing mixture of particles and gasses which includes many chemicals that can harm your health. For more details, consult the Air Quality Health Index or Alberta Health Services.

A heat warning for the Medicine Hat area was first issued on Tuesday and re-issued on Thursday afternoon.

Environment Canada says daytime high temperatures ranging from 32 to 36 C combined with overnight lows of 16 to 20 C are expected to continue through 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.

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

Heat Warning in effect for:

City of Medicine Hat
Co. of Forty Mile near Bow Island and Whitla
Co. of Newell near Patricia
Co. of Newell near Tilley and Rolling Hills
Cypress Co. near Bowell and Redcliff
Cypress Co. near Bowmanton Schuler and Hilda
Cypress Co. near CFB Suffield
Cypress Co. near Dunmore and Woolchester
Cypress Co. near Irvine and Walsh
Cypress Co. near McNeill and Sandy Point District Park
Cypress Co. near Seven Persons
Cypress Co. near Suffield and Hwy 879
Cypress Co. near Tide Lake
S.A. 2 near Bindloss Empress and Social Plains
S.A. 2 near Buffalo and Cavendish
S.A. 2 near Iddesleigh and Dinosaur Prov. Park
S.A. 2 near Jenner and Atlee

by Chris Brown

Heat warnings still in effect, air quality statements being issued

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