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Other Weather Alerts |
Type |
HEAT WARNING |
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Issued By |
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Issuing Time |
Mon, 12 Aug 2024 03:04:36 PDT |
Broadcast Time |
Mon, 12 Aug 2024 03:04:36 PDT |
Valid Until |
Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:04:36 PDT |
Brief Description |
HEAT WARNING |
Detailed Description |
4:04 AM MDT Monday 12 August 2024 Heat Warning in effect for: Mackenzie Co. near Rainbow Lake Zama Lake and Chateh Unseasonably warm temperatures are expected until early next week. Daytime high temperatures will be near 30 degrees Celsius. Overnight lows in the mid teens will not provide much relief from the heat. Temperatures will moderate on Wednesday. Residents of and visitors to the warned regions are advised to take the following precautions to protect themselves, their families and their neighbours: - Consider rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day. - Take frequent breaks from the heat, spending time in cooled indoor spaces where possible. - Drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated. - Check for your children or pets before you exit your vehicle. Do not leave any person or pet inside a closed vehicle, for any length of time. Monitor for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting, and unconsciousness. Pay particular attention to individuals that can experience earlier or more severe effects from heat including infants, children, seniors, and individuals with pre-existing lung, heart, kidney, nervous system, mental health or diabetic conditions, outdoor workers, as well as those who are socially isolated. Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. For more heat health advice, visit: albertahealthservices.ca/news/heat.aspx . Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ABStorm . |
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