Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for parts of Central Alberta as a long-duration hot spell continues.
Daytime highs near 30 C combined with overnight lows between 12 C and 16 C are expected through the weekend. Forecasters say the heat will ease early next week.
Residents and visitors are advised to take precautions, including:
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Rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours.
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Taking frequent breaks in cooled indoor spaces.
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Drinking plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages.
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Never leaving children or pets inside vehicles.
Officials urge people to watch for signs of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, including high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting and unconsciousness.
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