10:04 AM MDT Tuesday 25 June 2024 Heat Warning in effect for: South Delta Region including Ft. McPherson - Tsiigehtchic Very hot conditions are expected starting today, with daily high temperatures near 29 degrees Celsius and early morning lows near 14 degrees Celsius. The heat will continue until this weekend. Extreme heat can affect everyone?s health. The health risks are greater for older adults, infants and young children, pregnant people, people with physical and/or mental illnesses, and people with disabilities or mobility issues. Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions. Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration. Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NTstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NTStorm . Issued by Environment Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories
