5:49 PM MST Monday 24 June 2024 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Mayo A period of unseasonably high temperatures will continue into the weekend. When: Today through Sunday. Where: Dawson, Mayo and Pelly - Carmacks regions. Remarks: A weak upper ridge of high pressure will remain over the central Yukon this week. This will bring daytime maximum temperatures of about 5 degrees Celsius above seasonal normals for this time of year. There may be some brief relief in the afternoons as a chance of showers or thunderstorms exists for most days. Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle. Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and seek cool places if necessary. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #YTStorm .