4:30 AM CDT Monday 29 June 2020
Heat Warning in effect for:
- Mun. of Emerson-Franklin incl. Roseau River
- R.M. of De Salaberry incl. St-Pierre-Jolys and St. Malo
- R.M. of Hanover incl. Steinbach Niverville and Grunthal
- R.M. of La Broquerie incl. Marchand
- R.M. of Ritchot incl. St. Adolphe and Ste. Agathe
- R.M. of Ste. Anne incl. Richer
- R.M. of Stuartburn incl. Zhoda Vita and Sundown
- R.M. of Tache incl. Lorette Ste-Geneviève and Landmark
Humidex values reaching 38 are expected.
A prolonged period of hot weather continues over portions of southern and east-central Manitoba.
Southerly
winds are spreading hot and humid weather into Manitoba. Over the
coming days, daytime highs will climb into the low thirties with
overnight lows staying in the upper teens or low twenties. Humidex
values will be in the upper thirties or low forties.
The heat will begin to break through the latter half of the week.
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
Seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, swimming pool, shower or bath, or air-conditioned spot like a public building.
Watch
for the symptoms of heat illness: dizziness/fainting; nausea/vomiting;
rapid breathing and heartbeat; extreme thirst; decreased urination with
unusually dark urine.
Keep your house cool. Block the sun by closing curtains or blinds.
For more information on heat and your health:
- Visit Manitoba Health at: http://www.manitoba.ca/health/publichealth/environmentalhealth/heat.html.
- Call Health Links - Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257.
Please
continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@canada.ca or tweet
reports using #MBStorm.
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