REGINA — It is shaping up as a hot day today in much of Saskatchewan with heat warnings in effect throughout western Saskatchewan.
The following regions are under heat warnings from Environment Canada:
Assiniboia-Gravelbourg-Coronach;
Moose Jaw-Pense-Central Butte-Craik;
Outlook-Watrous-Hanley-Imperial-Dinsmore,;
Swift Current-Herbert-Cabri-Kyle-Lucky Lake;
Shaunavon-Maple Creek-Val Marie-Cypress Hills;
Leader-Gull Lake;
Kindersley-Rosetown-Biggar-Wilkie-Macklin; and
The Battlefords-Unity-Maidstone-St. Walburg.
A warm air mass will bring the first extreme heat event to most of western Saskatchewan Friday afternoon.
Temperatures will be in the low 30s Friday and continue to increase Saturday. Humidex values will approach the 40 degree mark Saturday afternoon.
A return to normal temperatures is expected by Sunday morning.
Environment Canada urges people to watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
Environment Canada says heat warnings are issued when high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Call HealthLine 811 for advice on health risks, symptoms and precautions associated with heat.
