Another extremely hot and muggy day as most of Manitoba under heat warning

Temperatures are continuing to soar in Manitoba into the high 30s, with humidity making most areas feel more like 40 degrees on Sunday. That's prompted Environment Canada to issue heat warnings for most of the province.

From Environment Canada:

Daytime highs between 32 and 36 degrees Celsius today across southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Humidity over southern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan will also be a concern with humidex values near 40.

Temperatures will begin to moderate for southwestern Saskatchewan tonight as temperatures fall into the low teens. However, southeastern Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba will see one more night of lows between 16 and 20 degrees before the heat relents on Monday.

Extreme heat affects everyone.

The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.

Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.

Check on older family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are cool and drinking water

Reduce your heat risk. Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Watch for the symptoms of heat illness: dizziness/fainting; nausea/vomiting; rapid breathing and heartbeat; extreme thirst; decreased urination with unusually dark urine.

Extreme heat affects everyone. Heat illnesses are preventable. To reduce the health effects of heat:

- Plan outdoor activities during cooler times of the day and take into account the COVID-19 restrictions.
- Take a cool shower or bath or take a break in a cool location, such as an air-conditioned building or a tree-shaded area.
- Stay out of direct sunlight and wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing and a wide-brimmed hat or shade yourself with an umbrella.
- Drink plenty of water, before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place. If you must go out, take water with you.
- Keep your house cool. Block the sun out by closing curtains, blinds, and awnings during the day
- Never leave people or pets in a parked vehicle.
- Check on family, friends and neighbours. Check regularly on people living alone, especially older individuals or people with health conditions. Make sure they are cool and drinking water.
- Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, and the worsening of some health conditions.
- Watch for signs of heat stroke (which may begin with headache, hot skin, dizziness or confusion) and take action immediately.

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