Hot in the Hat: heat warning issued for city, region

Daytime highs in the low to mid 30s will continue, with temperatures cooling briefly Thursday night into Friday as a cold front moves through. Hot conditions will return again this weekend. Cooler temperatures are expected 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.

People are advised to monitor for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting, and unconsciousness.

Environment Canada says to 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 by Environment Canada 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.

by Chris Brown

Hot in the Hat: heat warning issued for city, region

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