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  • Environment Canada Warns of Prolonged Heat Wave Across Southern Manitoba

    Environment Canada Warns of Prolonged Heat Wave Across Southern Manitoba

    Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a warning that a prolonged period of hot weather is expected to affect Southern Manitoba, with residents advised to prepare for several consecutive days of elevated temperatures.

    Forecasters say daytime temperatures are expected to remain well above seasonal averages, while overnight temperatures may offer little relief, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly for vulnerable individuals.

    The extended heat is expected to impact several communities across southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg, where residents are being encouraged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours, and seek air-conditioned spaces whenever possible.

    Environment Canada noted that prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to heat exhaustion, heat stroke, dehydration, and other serious health complications, especially for older adults, young children, people with chronic health conditions, and outdoor workers.

    Health officials recommend drinking plenty of water, wearing lightweight clothing, checking on family members and neighbours, and never leaving children or pets unattended inside parked vehicles.

    Residents are also encouraged to monitor weather updates and any heat warnings that may be issued as conditions evolve throughout the week.

    Municipal authorities and emergency services are expected to closely monitor the situation, with cooling centres and public facilities potentially available for those seeking relief from the extreme temperatures.

    Meteorologists said the heat wave is part of a broader pattern of unusually warm weather affecting parts of central Canada during the summer season.

    The extended period of high temperatures may also increase wildfire risks in some areas, prompting officials to remind residents to exercise caution with outdoor fires and activities that could ignite dry vegetation.

    Environment Canada will continue monitoring weather conditions and provide updated forecasts as the prolonged heat event develops.

    Residents across southern Manitoba are urged to take precautions to protect themselves, their families, and pets until temperatures begin returning to more seasonal levels.

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  • Canada Faces Intense Heat Wave, Hurricane Beryl Remnants Incoming

    MONTREAL – Sweltering summer weather blanketed much of Canada on Monday, prompting Environment Canada to issue heat warnings for parts of eight provinces and the Northwest Territories.

    In British Columbia, a record-breaking heat wave is expected to persist into midweek, with temperatures in the province’s southern Interior forecast to reach the low 40s. The weather agency attributes these scorching temperatures to a ridge of high pressure, with heat warnings covering much of southern B.C., including Metro Vancouver. On Sunday, over 20 daily heat records were shattered. The heat extends east into the Prairies, where some parts of Alberta are expected to see temperatures around 35 C by Wednesday. Heat warnings were in effect Monday across most of Alberta and into Saskatchewan, where Regina is forecast to experience daily highs around 30 C throughout the week.

    In the tiny community of Fort Liard, located in the southwestern corner of the Northwest Territories, temperatures are expected to reach 30 C until Wednesday, well above its average high of 23 C.

    Environment Canada is set to provide an update on the Western Canada heat wave on Monday afternoon.

    In Atlantic Canada, daytime highs around 30 C are forecast, with humidex readings close to 40 in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

    Meanwhile, the European climate service Copernicus reports that global temperatures in June hit a record high for the 13th consecutive month. The agency noted that June was the 12th straight month with global temperatures 1.5 C above the pre-industrial average, a benchmark most countries aim to limit global warming to as part of the 2015 Paris climate agreement. Eastern Canada, which experienced an intense heat wave in mid-June, was one of the regions with temperatures significantly above average.

    June also marked the 15th consecutive month of record-high sea surface temperatures, according to Copernicus. A strong El Niño weather pattern has contributed to the recent spike in global temperatures, as noted by the United Nations weather agency. However, the World Meteorological Organization warned last month that the last nine years have been the warmest on record, despite the cooling influence of a multi-year La Niña event.

    “The end of El Niño does not mean a pause in long-term climate change as our planet will continue to warm due to heat-trapping greenhouse gases,” said WMO deputy secretary-general Ko Barrett in a June statement.

    Later this week, remnants of Hurricane Beryl, which wreaked havoc in parts of the Caribbean last week, are forecast to move into Ontario and Quebec, bringing rain and the risk of thunderstorms.

    Source: The Canadian Press

  • Heat Warnings Widen Across B.C. as Weekend Temperatures Soar

    British Columbia is bracing for a heat wave as Environment Canada and provincial authorities issue warnings about rising temperatures expected to persist into next week.

    Heat warnings have been extended to the Sunshine Coast and Howe Sound, where daytime highs are projected to reach 32°C. The most intense heat is anticipated to hit the province starting Sunday.

    Previously, heat warnings were in place for eastern Vancouver Island, with temperatures forecasted to climb into the low 30s. Similar warnings cover the Kitimat and Terrace regions, where temperatures are expected to approach 30°C from Saturday through Tuesday night.

    A joint statement from B.C.’s ministries of Health and Emergency Management and the provincial health officer indicates that Environment Canada will likely expand these warnings to the Interior as the heat wave progresses from west to east.

    The current forecast for Kamloops predicts temperatures soaring to 40°C on Monday and Tuesday, dropping slightly to 39°C on Wednesday. In Fort Nelson, highs between 29°C and 32°C are expected from Sunday through Wednesday. This northern community experienced a full evacuation this spring due to early-season wildfires.

    For many residents, these will be the season’s first significant high temperatures, prompting the province to urge caution. Environment Canada has identified the heat as a “moderate” public health risk, with heightened concerns for seniors and individuals with health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and mental health issues.

    The agency advises the public to watch for symptoms of heat illness, including heavy sweating, rashes, and fainting, and to check on friends and neighbors, especially those living alone.

    Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are under a special weather statement, forecasting temperatures in the high 20s to low 30s.

    Provincial officials warn that wildfire activity is expected to increase with the upcoming hot and dry conditions, following a “relatively quiet” period. Currently, no wildfires are threatening public safety or infrastructure.

    A return to more seasonal temperatures is expected later next week.

    Source: The Canadian Press