Saskatchewan turns up the heat: Records broken, weather warnings issued

Residents in the southwest corner of Saskatchewan can expect extremely hot weather this week.

Environment Canada issuedheat warnings for:

• Assiniboia,Gravelbourg, Coronach, Leader, Gull Lake.
• Swift Current, Herbert, Cabri, KyleLucky Lake.
• Shaunavon, Maple Creek, Val Marie, Cypress Hills.
• Lloydminster.
• Leader, Gull Lake.

Southwestern Saskatchewantemperatures are expected to climb to 32-34 degreesCon Sunday, but should dip toaround 18-22 C on Sundaynight.

Temperatures are expected toclimb intothe 33-36 Crangeon Monday.

• Saskatchewan to keep riding the heat wave

There might be a little relief on Tuesday, with temperatures projected to be below the heat warning criteria, with highs around 24-28 C.

Heat warnings are issued by Environment Canada whenhigh temperature or humidity conditions may increase the risk of heat illnesses likeheat stroke or heat exhaustion.

During heat warnings, Environment Canada recommends residents:

• Drink plenty of water and stay in a cool place.
• Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.
• Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

According to Environment Canada, a number of places in Saskatchewan surpassed their all-time high temperatureson Saturday.

The following locations set new record-high temperatures July 8 (in degrees Celsius):

• Assiniboia- 36.6. Theold record of 36.0 was set in 1983.
• Coronach- 38.2. Theold record of 37.0 was set in 1989.
• Rockglen- 37.3. Theold record of 32.3 was set in 2001.
• Val Marie- 38.5. The old record of 37.5 was set in 1983.

Mankota reached a high of 37.8 which was just shy of their old record of 38.0 set in 1983.