Hot weather in Calgary continues through August Long Weekend
Posted Aug 1, 2024 8:04 am.
Last Updated Aug 2, 2024 6:32 pm.
The August Long Weekend in Calgary is going to be a hot one.
A heat warning from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) continues after first being issued Wednesday.
Daytime temperatures between 29 C and 36 C are expected Friday and Saturday. Overnight lows between 14 C and 18 C aren’t expected to bring much relief from the heat.
ECCC says cooler temperatures are expected by Sunday, and things will cool down even further on the holiday Monday with a high around 21 C expected. There will be a risk of showers throughout the weekend with partly cloudy skies.
Residents and visitors to Calgary are asked to take to precautions to protect themselves and others from the heat during high temperatures
This can include rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day, taking breaks from the heat often and spending time in indoor, cooled spaces when possible, and drinking plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated.
Infants, children, seniors and people with pre-existing lung, heart, kidney, nervous system, mental health or diabetic conditions, and outdoor works are especially vulnerable in hot weather.
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