Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued heat warnings for many parts of southern Saskatchewan with daytime temperatures expected to climb to the mid-30s and overnight lows staying in the upper teens. Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Maple Creek and Assiniboia are all included in the warning. As of 8:30 a.m. Regina was not, however the Queen City is expected to climb to 34 C on Thursday afternoon. “Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day. Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water,” ECCC says on its website. A cold front crossing southern Saskatchewan Thursday night is expected to bring cooler temperatures and relief from the heat, ECCC said.
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