A heat warning remains in place for High River, Alberta, as daytime highs range from 30°C to 34°C through the rest of the week. Environment Canada first issued the alert on July 22 and updated it early Tuesday. The hot spell, which began last week, is expected to last until Saturday.
The warning covers Foothills County and highlights that overnight temperatures will only drop to 13-15°C, so homes and buildings won’t get much chance to cool down. The agency rates the heat risk as moderate but notes high confidence in the forecast.
High River is on the provincial list of Alberta’s ten hottest regions, making it especially vulnerable during extended heat events. The area first came under a heat warning on July 22, and conditions have barely let up since.
A heat warning means the risk of illnesses like heat exhaustion or heat stroke is elevated. Officials are asking residents to drink plenty of water, limit strenuous outdoor work to early morning or evening, and never leave children or pets inside a parked vehicle. A very high UV index of 8 today adds another layer of danger for anyone spending time outside.
People are also encouraged to check in on neighbours who are elderly or have existing health issues. Relief is on the way Sunday, when a cooler system should bring the daytime high down to 24°C and an overnight low of 8°C.
