Carberry and the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford are under a yellow heat warning as hot and humid weather grips the region this week. Environment Canada issued the alert early Tuesday, July 28, 2026, warning that daytime humidex values could reach 38, making it feel as hot as 40 degrees Celsius outside. Overnight lows will only dip to around 17 degrees, offering little relief after sunset.
The warning carries a moderate impact level with high forecast confidence, meaning the conditions are almost certain and could affect health if residents aren’t careful. The heat is expected to stick around for several days, raising concerns across the warning area, which includes the rural municipality (population roughly 3,000), the town of Carberry (about 1,800), and the neighbouring town of Neepawa (roughly 5,700).
This stretch of sweltering weather follows a record-breaking heat wave earlier this month. On July 12, Carberry hit 34.7 degrees, smashing the old record of 33.9 degrees set back in 1969. Environment Canada says the current warning meets Manitoba’s criteria for southern Manitoba, which calls for daytime highs of 32 degrees, overnight lows of 16 degrees, and humidex values of 38 for two days straight.
Health officials are urging everyone to drink plenty of water, cut back on outdoor activities during the hottest afternoon hours, and check in on people who might be at higher risk. Older adults, young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health issues, and those who live alone or don’t have air conditioning face the greatest danger from the heat. Signs of heat stroke, a medical emergency, include red, hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion, and change in consciousness. If you see these symptoms, call 911 right away.
For more heat safety tips, residents can reach Health Links – Info Sante at 204-788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257. The province’s Heat Alert and Response System Guide, updated in 2024, outlines how agencies work together during extreme heat events to keep communities safe.
