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By Chris Brown

Heat warning issued for Medicine Hat and area

Jul 10, 2023 | 9:31 AM

The new week is off to a hot start in southeastern Alberta.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for its Medicine Hat-Bow Island-Suffield area.

Daytime high temperatures today will be near 32 C and the overnight low is expected to be around 16 C. The warning says temperatures will moderate on Tuesday.

The heat warnings from the weather service stretch from just west of Calgary to the Saskatchewan boundary and from north of Hanna to the U.S. border.

Environment Canada advises in the warned regions to take the following precautions to protect themselves, their families and their neighbours:

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

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 can be more prone to the effects of heat.

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