Calgary under heat warning for most of the week
Posted Aug 30, 2022 8:59 am.
Last Updated Aug 30, 2022 9:00 am.
Calgary is under a heat warning from Environment Canada for Tuesday and Wednesday.
While things should cool down on Thursday, the hot weather is expected to come back through the weekend.
The city is expecting daytime highs near 30 degrees and overnight lows in the teens.
Environment Canada says heat warnings are issued when the hot weather increases risk of heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
The weather agency says to stay out of the sun if you can, and if you aren’t able to avoid it, try not to stay in the sun all day.
Environment Canada recommends going outside during the cooler hours of the day, taking breaks from the heat often, and trying to find a place with air conditioning where you can rest.
Never leave your child or pet in a closed vehicle for any amount of time, and remember to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
When a heat warning is issued, it’s important to keep an eye on yourself and others for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Symptoms include:
- High body temperature
- Lack of sweat
- Confusion
- Fainting
- Unconsciousness
Environment Canada also says to pay attention to people who “can experience earlier or more severe effects from heat” such as kids, seniors, people who work outside, or people with health conditions.
For more information about heat warnings visit Alberta Health Services website.
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