By Brian Konrad

Heat warning in place for southeastern Alberta

Jul 5, 2018 | 6:36 AM

Medicine Hat, AB. – Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for several regions in southeastern Alberta.  Forecast districts under the heat warning include Bow Island- Medicine Hat- Suffield, Brooks – Strathmore – Vulcan, Cypress Hills Provincial Park – Foremost and Drumheller-Three Hills. 

Here is the statement from Environment Canada.

A period with maximum daily temperatures reaching near 32 C or above and minimum overnight temperatures reaching near 16 C or above are expected today, tonight, and Friday. Temperatures on Friday are expected to reach 35 to 37 degrees. By Friday night, a low pressure system will move into Alberta, bringing scattered showers or thunderstorms and cooler temperatures.

Residents of and visitors to the above 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 indoors at cooled buildings (including malls or indoor pools).
– Drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated.
– 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. Particular vigilance is urged for vulnerable individuals, including children, seniors, individuals with pre-existing lung, heart, kidney, nervous system, mental health or diabetic conditions, outdoor workers, as well as those who are socially isolated.

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For more heat health advice, including for vulnerable individuals, visit https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/heat.aspx.

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.