Heat warning in effect for the Battlefords, Meadow Lake
After a rainy end to the school year, summer weather is hitting Saskatchewan.
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning to multiple regions of the province, including the northwest. The Battlefords, Meadow Lake, Lloydminster and other communities all reached around 28°C on Monday, with overnight lows set to clear 15°C, meeting the criteria for the warning.
Humidex values may approach the 40°C mark. This follows a slight ramp-up last week, where the average temperature was around 24°C.
Temperatures are forecast to rise further, with every day of this week but Thursday’s 29°C is expected to surpass 30°C. Meadow Lake will be slightly cooler, with a high of 31°C on Wednesday and temps in the high 20s for the next six days. Overnight lows are also expected to be around 15°C.