Heat warning issued for city and southern Alberta

By Lethbridge Herald on August 15, 2023.

Residents take advantage of a shady spot on Monday afternoon at Galt Gardens, as southern Alberta was issued a heat warning with daytime highs in the 30s forecast for most of the week. Herald photo by Alejandra Pulido-Guzman

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com

With daytime highs of over 30 degrees Celsius this week, a heat warning has been issued for Lethbridge and most of the southern half of the province by Environment Canada with cooler weather expected on Friday. 

Today mainly sunny skies are expected for the city, with a high of 34 degrees that will bring along a high UV index of 8 and tonight a low of 16 degrees. 

Wednesday will be sunny with a high of 30 degrees and a low of 17 at night. 

Thursday will continue to be sunny with a high of 37 and a low of 15 at night. 

On Friday temperatures are expected to drop significantly thanks to a mix of sun and cloud to a high of 24 and a low of 10 and a 30 per cent chance of showers at night. 

On Saturday a 30 per cent chance of showers exists throughout the day, with a high of 23 during the day and a low of 11 at night. 

And Sunday a mix of sun and cloud with and increased chance of rain to 60 per cent brings a high of 24 during the day. 

In the heat warning, Environment and Climate Change Canada suggests taking the following precautions: 

· 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.

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