Heat warning in effect for the Lakeland

It’s gonna be hot for the next few days.

Environment Canada issued a heat warning for the M.D. of Bonnyville and Cold Lake region as temperatures are expected to hit 30 degrees for the next few days.

The heat warnings will end this weekend as daytime high temperatures return to the mid twenty degree Celsius range.

With the dry conditions only becoming drier, a chance of rain isn’t in the forecast until Monday.

PSA

Monitor for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting, and unconsciousness.

Residents of and visitors to the warned regions are advised to take the following precautions to protect themselves, their families and their neighbours:

• Consider rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day.
• Take frequent breaks from the heat, spending time in cooled indoor spaces where possible.
• Drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated.
• Check for your children or pets before you exit your vehicle. Do not leave any person or pet inside a closed vehicle, for any length of time. Monitor for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting, and unconsciousness.