Manitoba to see one more day of extreme heat: Environment Canada
The extreme heat and humidity are expected to last one more day in parts of the Red River Valley, including Winnipeg, the Interlake and Whiteshell.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued heat warnings for several Manitoba communities, saying these areas will experience temperatures in the low 30s and humidex values near 40 on Friday afternoon. Thunderstorms are also possible in these communities throughout the day.
Relief from the heat is expected Saturday as a cold front enters the province.
Amid these extreme temperatures, ECCC warns Manitobans to take steps to protect themselves, including drinking lots of water, closing blinds, turning on air conditioning, scheduling outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day, and limiting direct exposure to the sun.
The weather agency added to watch for signs of heat exhaustion, including headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst and intense fatigue. Those showing signs of heat stroke, which include hot skin, dizziness, nausea and confusion, should call 911 or an emergency health-care provider.
The full warning can be found online.
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