Heat warnings issued for much of southern Manitoba as temperatures soar

Southern Manitoba is entering a stretch of sizzling temperatures expected to reach 30 C or higher possibly as hot as 34 C during the next several days.

That forecast comes with aheat warning from Environment Canada.

High temperatures in Winnipeg, Brandon,parts of the Interlake and Red River Valley are expected to be close to 32 C on Friday. Even the overnight lows are expected to be warm.

On Saturday, temperatures are expected to moderate slightly, with a forecast high in Winnipeg around 30 C in the Red River Valley.

However, the upcoming week is expected to remain above seasonal, with daytime high temperatures near 30 C or higher across southern Manitoba.

The normal high and low for this time of year is 22 C and 8 C.

People in areas covered by the heat warning are urged to watch for the symptoms of heat illness, including dizziness/fainting, nausea/vomiting, rapid breathing and heartbeat and extreme thirst.

Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place.

Environment Canada issues heat warnings for Manitoba when the forecast high temperature is at or above 32 C and the overnight low at or above 16 C for at least two days.

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