Yellow Warning - Heat

Humidex values reaching 38 will continue.

Hot conditions in southwest Saskatchewan with daytime highs in the low 30's and overnight lows in the high teens continues for today and tonight.

Humidex values yesterday were near 40 which will also continue for today.

A cold front sweeping through the province on Sunday will return temperatures and humidity to near seasonal.

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Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/how-protect-yourself.html https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/who-is-at-risk.html

Please call HealthLine 811 for advice on health risks, symptoms and precautions associated with heat.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to SKstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #SKStorm.