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My Location: Fairfax, VA
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| Type | SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH |
Severe Weather Statement |
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| Issuing Time | Sun, 25 Aug 2024 01:54:49 PDT | |
| Broadcast Time | Sun, 25 Aug 2024 01:54:49 PDT | |
| Valid Until | Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:54:49 PDT | |
| Brief Description | SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH | |
| Detailed Description | 4:38 PM CDT Saturday 24 August 2024 Heat Warning in effect for: City of Brandon Humidex values reaching 38 are expected for the next 2 days. Significant heat and humidity moving into southern Manitoba this weekend. A hot and increasingly humid air mass will bring oppresive heat to parts of southern Manitoba this weekend. Daytime highs in the low 30s will combine with unusually high humidity, especially on Sunday. Humidex values climbed into the upper 30s across much of southern Manitoba today. On Sunday, dew point values will climb into the low to mid-20s and push humidex values into the mid-40s. The humidity on Sunday will be unusually high; it will be especially important to watch for the effects of heat illness if spending time outdoors. In addition to the high humidex values, the humid conditions will result in hot temperatures tonight with overnight lows only reaching the low 20s. The heat will begin to ease on Sunday night; a cold front moving through the province will bring a drier air mass with seasonal temperatures into the region. 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. Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration. Reduce your heat risk. Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day. If you are in an overheated area, seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, splash pad, misting station, or air-conditioned spot like a public building. Limit direct sun exposure. Shade yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed, breathable hat and/or an umbrella. Never leave people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle. Ask a health professional, such as a pharmacist or physician, how medications or health conditions can affect your risk in the heat. Watch for early signs of heat illness (feeling unwell, fatigue, thirst, headache) as these can rapidly evolve into life-threatening emergencies. Move to a cooler environment immediately, such as a shaded or air-conditioned space. All workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool or shaded space. Extreme heat affects everyone. Heat illnesses are preventable. To reduce the health effects of heat: - Take a cool shower or bath or take a break in a cool location, such as an air-conditioned building or a tree-shaded area. - Stay out of direct sunlight and wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing and a wide-brimmed hat or shade yourself with an umbrella. - Drink plenty of water, before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place. If you must go out, take water with you. - Keep your house cool. Block the sun out by closing curtains, blinds, and awnings during the day - Never leave people or pets in a parked vehicle. - Check on family, friends and neighbours. Check regularly on people living alone, especially older individuals or people with health conditions. Make sure they are cool and drinking water. - Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, and the worsening of some health conditions. - Watch for signs of heat stroke (which may begin with headache, hot skin, dizziness or confusion) and take action immediately. For more information on heat and your health: - Visit Manitoba Health at: manitoba.ca/health/publichealth/environmentalhealth/heat.html . - Call Health Links ? Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257. For more information specific to workplaces and heat strain, visit safemanitoba.com/News/Pages/Heat-Strain-at-Work-with-Dr.-Denise.aspx . Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #MBStorm . Watches 3:54 AM CDT Sunday 25 August 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: City of Brandon Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, damaging hail and torrential rain. Thunderstorm activity continue across portions of southern and central Manitoba this morning. Some of these thunderstorms will be severe. With high humidity in place and slow storm motion, heavy rain is the most significant concern. The main threats from these thunderstorms will be: - Rainfall totals in excess of 100 mm - Hail to the size of tennis balls - Wind gusts to 110 km/h Very large hail can damage property, break windows, dent vehicles and cause serious injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #MBStorm . |
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