Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for several major Canadian cities, including Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton, and Calgary, as temperatures are expected to soar over the next few days. The warnings highlight the increased health risks associated with the extreme heat, urging residents to take necessary precautions.
Issued today, the heat warning for Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley anticipates elevated temperatures from Sunday to Tuesday night. A high-pressure ridge over the region is expected to cause daytime highs in the low to mid-30s Celsius, while areas near the water will experience highs in the high 20s. Overnight lows will hover around 17 degrees Celsius.
Toronto’s heat warning predicts a heat event beginning Monday and lasting into Tuesday. Daytime highs are expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius, with humidex values between 35 and 38. Nighttime temperatures will remain above 20 degrees Celsius, offering little relief from the heat.
Both Edmonton and Calgary received heat warnings today. The warnings indicate extremely hot temperatures ranging from 30 to 35 degrees Celsius, with overnight lows of 14 degrees Celsius or higher, expected to persist until mid-week.
Residents and visitors in these areas are advised to reschedule outdoor activities to cooler parts of the day, take frequent breaks in cooled indoor spaces, and stay hydrated with water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages. Checking vehicles for children or pets before exiting is also emphasized to prevent heat-related tragedies.
Environment Canada, along with local Medical Health Officers, expects an increase in health and safety risks from the heat across all affected regions. The public is encouraged to continue monitoring weather alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.