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Airdrie reached a sunny 27 C on Canada Day, but the hottest place in Alberta — and across Canada — was much farther afield.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada data show Alberta’s July 1 hot spot was Medicine Hat Airport, where the temperature climbed to 33.3 C.
Nationally, Osoyoos, B.C., was Canada’s top scorcher, clocking in at 37.7 C. At the opposite extreme, Cape Stallworthy in Nunavut recorded a frosty -2.6 C.
Hendrickson Creek was Alberta’s coldest spot on July 1, where the temperature dropped to just 3.3 C — a dramatic 30-degree swing from Medicine Hat.
Conditions moderated slightly on Wednesday, but Irvine still led Alberta at 23.0 C as of Wednesday morning. Lillooet, B.C., posted the country's highest temperature at 29.5 C.
Canada’s coldest places on Wednesday were once again in Nunavut, with both CFS Alert and Cape Stallworthy hitting -2.3 C. Willow Creek in Jasper National Park was Alberta’s low at 1.9 C.
A heat warning issued earlier this week for Airdrie and surrounding regions remains in effect, with daytime highs near 30 C and overnight lows around 14 C.
Environment Canada says these conditions pose an elevated risk of heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
“Consider rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day,” the agency said in its alert. “Take frequent breaks from the heat, spending time in cooled indoor spaces where possible.”
Residents are also urged to stay hydrated with non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic beverages, and to check on vulnerable people including children, seniors, outdoor workers, and those with underlying health conditions.
The public is reminded never to leave anyone — including pets — inside a parked vehicle, even for a short time.
In Airdrie, the forecast calls for a high of 29 C today, with a humidex of 31 and a very high UV index of 8. Conditions will become a mix of sun and cloud with a risk of thunderstorms this afternoon.
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a continued risk of thunderstorms and a low of 11 C.
A cooldown is expected Thursday, with a daytime high of 19 C, a 60 per cent chance of afternoon showers and risk of thunderstorms. Skies will clear overnight, with temperatures falling to zero.
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