Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a Heat Warning for many parts of Alberta, including the Rocky Mountain House region.

For the next several days yet, ,officials say daytime highs will be between 28 and 36 degrees Celsius in some areas of the province.

Overnight lows will remain warm, say ECCC officials, with temperatures ranging from near 14 up to 21 degrees Celsius, and will not provide much relief from the daytime heat.

Residents of and visitors to the warned regions are advised to take the following precautions to protect themselves, their families and their neighbours:

• Consider rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day.
• Take frequent breaks from the heat, spending time in cooled indoor spaces where possible.
• Drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated.
• Check for your children or pets before you exit your vehicle. Do not leave any person or pet inside a closed vehicle, for any length of time.
• Monitor for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting, and unconsciousness.
• Pay particular attention to individuals that can experience earlier or more severe effects from heat including infants, children, seniors, and individuals with pre-existing lung, heart, kidney, nervous system, mental health or diabetic conditions, outdoor workers, as well as those who are socially isolated.

ECCC says Heat Warnings are issued when very high temperature conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

For more heat health advice, visit: albertahealthservices.ca/news/heat.aspx.

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