A heat warning is in effect as temperatures are expected to rise to 35 degrees C in some areas. (Photo 190995262 © Maren Winter | Dreamstime.com)

By paNOW Staff

Heat Warning

Parts of Saskatchewan under heat warnings and air quality advisories

Jul 7, 2024 | 7:39 PM

Temperatures reaching 30 to 35 degrees C combined with overnight lows near 16 C are expected for the next three to five days.

Environment Canada forecasters say an upper level ridge is building into the western Prairies resulting in clear skies and extreme daytime temperatures along with warm overnight lows. Temperatures will begin rising Monday with the most extreme heat occurring Tuesday through Thursday. An official heat warning issued by Environment Canada covers more than fifty locations in mostly northern Saskatchewan including the Battlefords, Meadow Lake, Prince Albert, Lloydminster, La Loche, Cumberland House and Buffalo Narrows.

A jet stream map shows an upper level ridge is building into the western Prairies. (Environment Canada)

Temperatures are expected to moderate by the end of the week and into the weekend.

The heat warning from Environment Canada urged people to watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.

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Meanwhile an Air Quality Advisory was issued for the majority of the province Sunday evening.

Environment Canada said wildfire smoke is causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility in some areas including Buffalo Narrows where the Air Quality Health Index is reporting values of ‘very high risk.’

The advisory said, “During heavy smoke conditions, everyone is at risk regardless of their age or health. The fine particles in wildfire smoke pose the main health risk. People more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke such as seniors, pregnant women and pregnant people, people who smoke, infants and young children, people who work outdoors, people involved in strenuous outdoor exercise and people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, should avoid strenuous activities outdoors. “

The Air Quality Health Index showed very high risk and high risk values for Sunday and Monday.

As of Sunday night, there were 47 active wildfires burning in Saskatchewan.

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