Heat warnings issued for Calgary and southeastern Alberta

With temperatures expected to reach into the 30s C this week, Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for much of southeastern Alberta, with Calgary added on Monday morning.

"An extended period with maximum daily temperatures exceeding 29 C and minimum overnight temperatures of 14 C or above is expected to begin on Monday and last until at least Friday," reads the notice posted to the Environment Canada website."Bymidweek,daytime highs are expected to be in the mid 30sC."

The areas under a heat warning include:

• Calgary
• Brooks,Strathmoreand Vulcan.
• Cardston,FortMacleodandMagrath.
• Cypress HillsProvincial Park and Foremost.
• Drumhellerand Three Hills.
• Hanna,Coronation andOyen.
• Lethbridge,TaberandMilk River.
• Medicine Hat,Bow Island andSuffield.

Albertansare encouraged to:

• Consider rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day.
• Take frequent breaks from the heat, spending time indoors at cooled buildings (including malls or indoor pools).
• Drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated.
• Not leave any person or pet inside a closed vehicle, for any length of time.

Symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion include ahigh body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting, and unconsciousness.

Vulnerable people, including children, seniors andindividuals with pre-existing lung, heart, kidney, nervous system, mental health or diabetic conditions are particularly at risk, along with those who work outside and anyone who issocially isolated.

More heat health advice can be found online.

Air quality advisories were also put in place for much of the province, the result of smokefrom wildfires in B.C.

"Individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma, are especially at risk," reads an online warning.

"People with lung diseases, such as asthma and COPD, can be particularly sensitive to air pollution. They will generally experience more serious health effects at lower levels. Pollution can aggravate their diseases, leading to increased medication use, doctor and emergency room visits, and hospital visits."

People with breathing difficultiesare encouraged to remain indoors.

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