Stay indoors if you can. Stick to the shade if you can't and be sure to wear proper sun protection and keep hydrated. It might not take long for serious heat-related illnesses to set in.
A recent spate of days with high temperatures reaching 37 C has health officials warning southern Albertans about the risks of being outside in extreme heat.Stick to the shade if you have to go outside, and be sure to wear proper sun protection and keep hydrated."Severe forms of heat-related illness, like heat stroke, which is where the body really loses that ability to regulate internal core temperature. And individuals might notice others with confusion.
Cooler temperatures are expected soon but the fire risk will remain until there is significant rainfall. "We haven't had any substantial moisture for quite a while now. Crops are curing and grass is curing with all the heat and not getting any moisture. Every day, it's getting a little bit more extreme. It's kind of scary out there, actually," said Byron Fraser, manager of fire services for Lethbridge County.Fraser is reminding residents of tips to prevent grass fires.
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