Heat warnings have been issued for parts of central Alberta for Wednesday.
High temperatures reaching or exceeding 29 degrees Celsius and overnight lows near 14 degrees Celsius will begin on Wednesday and last into Thursday night.
Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.
Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water.
To stay updated, visit our weather page.
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