Heat Warning Continued - 37C Forecast For Today
The heat warning issued by Environment Canada continues for today with temperatures forecast to reach 37C today (38C with the humidex) with a possibility of a late afternoon thunderstorm. More moderate temperatures are expected for Friday. In the meantime, Environment Canada issues the following advice.
Graphic courtesy of Environment Canada
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 information:
How to protect yourself from the health effects of extreme heat Health risks and who is at risk of extreme heat events
For more heat health advice, visit: albertahealthservices.ca/news/heat.aspx.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.
Where to shelter
The City of Medicine Hat has previously stated the following areas are available for shelter from the heat.
City Hall
Big Marble Go Centre
Medicine Hat Library
The Esplanade
Shopping Centres
Water Bottle Fill Station Locations
McCutcheon Natural Area Trail across from 727 McCutcheon Drive NW
Jeffries Trail near 602 4 Avenue NE
Ranchman Park at Ranchlands Boulevard NE
Towne Square at 603 1 Street SE
Saratoga Trail at Kipling Street SE and 5 Avenue SE
Strathcona Island Park near the Heritage Pavilion
Carry Drive Trail at Carter Crescent SE
South Boundary Trail behind Home Depot
Southlands Park Cricket Pitch
Saamis Rotary Spray Park
