Heat warnings blanket much of Canada as temperatures reach into the 30s on Canada Day
Yellow and orange heat warnings are in place across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and the Northwest Territories as people celebrate the national holiday.
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Canadians from Alberta to Atlantic Canada are facing sweltering conditions on Canada Day as heat warnings blanket much of the country.
Yellow heat warnings are in place for parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Northwest Territories, Quebec and New Brunswick. Orange heat warnings have also been issued for some southern Ontario communities.
According to Environment Canada, daytime highs on Wednesday are expected to sit in the 30s across much of the country. In Ottawa and communities stretching to Windsor, temperatures are forecast between 31 and 35 C, with some reaching 37. Quebec's southern and central regions could see daytime highs of 30 to 33 C, with humidex values hitting between 40 and 45.
Northern and western New Brunswick is also feeling the heat, with maximum temperatures expected near 29 C and humidex values reaching 37. Fredericton, Edmundston, Oromocto and Woodstock are among cities facing prolonged heat expected to continue into Friday.
In the Prairies, northern Alberta and northern Saskatchewan could see temperatures from 29 to 30 C. Environment Canada says cooler temperatures will move into Alberta on Thursday, but the heat is expected to persist in Saskatchewan through Friday.
Parts of the south-central Northwest Territories are also experiencing the heat, with communities including Yellowknife expected to reach about 30 C.
As the heat wave continues across parts of the country into the weekend, Environment Canada is reminding Canadians to take protective action: minimize time spent outside, drink water before feeling thirsty, and close blinds or open windows if indoor temperatures exceed outdoor ones. The agency is also warning of heat stroke symptoms — red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and changes in consciousness — advising people to call 911 if these develop, move to a cool place, and remove extra clothing where possible.
