Communities from Alberta to Atlantic Canada may want to stay cool while celebrating Canada Day as heat warnings have been issued in five provinces and one territory.
A yellow heat warning has been in effect for parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, the Northwest Territories, Quebec and New Brunswick. An orange heat warning has also been issued for several southern Ontario communities.
But according to Environment Canada, whether you’re in the Prairies or the Maritimes, temperatures could reach 30 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
Places such as the nation’s capital, Ottawa, and communities as far away as Windsor are expected to experience temperatures between 31 and 35 degrees Celsius, with some even reaching 37 degrees Celsius.
In neighboring Quebec, similar temperatures stretched from the southern to central parts of the province. The highest temperature during the day is estimated to reach 30 to 33 C, with humidex values reaching between 40 and 45.
Northern and western New Brunswick are also feeling the heat, with maximum temperatures expected near 29 C with a humid high of 37. Fredericton, Edmundston, Oromocto and Woodstock are among the cities likely to experience long-term heat, with temperatures expected to continue through Friday.
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Northern Alberta and northern Saskatchewan could see temperatures between 29 and 30 C. Environment Canada said while cooler temperatures will occur in Alberta on Thursday, hot temperatures are expected to last until Friday in Saskatchewan.
Several areas in the south-central northwest region were also stifling due to the heat, with temperatures in a number of areas including Yellowknife reaching around 30 degrees Celsius.
As the heatwave is expected to continue across the country through the weekend, people are reminded to take action to protect themselves.
This includes minimizing the time you spend outside, drinking plenty of water before you even feel thirsty, and closing the curtains or opening windows if the temperature inside is hotter than outside.
Environment Canada is also reminding Canadians of the dangers of heat stroke. Symptoms can include red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion, and changes in consciousness. Call 911 if you or someone around you feels these symptoms and move to a cool place and remove additional clothing if possible. The agency also suggests applying cold water or an ice pack to the entire body.
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