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Minnedosa, MB

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HEAT WARNING


Humidex values reaching 38 will continue. Hot and humid weather over the eastern Prairies early this week. A hot and humid air mass is bringing daytime highs in the low thirties and overnight lows in the upper teens or low twenties to parts of the Prairies. Relatively high humidity is also pushing humidex values into the upper thirties at times. Daytime temperature highs are expected to moderate for those in northern and eastern Manitoba and in northern Saskatchewan on Wednesday. Extreme heat affects everyone. Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions. Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place. Check on older family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are cool and drinking water Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle. Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place. Extreme heat affects everyone. Heat illnesses are preventable. To reduce the health effects of heat: - Plan outdoor activities during cooler times of the day and take into account the COVID-19 restrictions. - Take a cool shower or bath or take a break in a cool location, such as an air-conditioned building or a tree-shaded area. - Stay out of direct sunlight and wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing and a wide-brimmed hat or shade yourself with an umbrella. - Drink plenty of water, before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place. If you must go out, take water with you. - Keep your house cool. Block the sun out by closing curtains, blinds, and awnings during the day - Never leave people or pets in a parked vehicle. - Check on family, friends and neighbours. Check regularly on people living alone, especially older individuals or people with health conditions. Make sure they are cool and drinking water. - Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, and the worsening of some health conditions. - Watch for signs of heat stroke (which may begin with headache, hot skin, dizziness or confusion) and take action immediately. 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 on heat and your health: - Visit Manitoba Health at: http://www.manitoba.ca/health/publichealth/environmentalhealth/heat.html. - Call Health Links – Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257. For current information on COVID-19, visit https://manitoba.ca/covid19/index.html and for information on COVID-19 and Heat accommodations, visit https://www.manitoba.ca/covid19/fundamentals/weather.html. For more information specific to workplaces and heat strain, visit https://www.safemanitoba.com/News/Pages/Heat-Strain-at-Work-with-Dr.-Denise.aspx. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #MBStorm.

Current Conditions

Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

21°C

Wind:
ENE 20 km/h
More details
Temperature:
21.2°C
Pressure:
101.0 kPa
Dew point:
19.5°C
Visibility:
24 km
Humidity:
90%
Date:
Observed at:
Brandon Airport

Forecast

HEAT WARNING


Humidex values reaching 38 will continue. Hot and humid weather over the eastern Prairies early this week. A hot and humid air mass is bringing daytime highs in the low thirties and overnight lows in the upper teens or low twenties to parts of the Prairies. Relatively high humidity is also pushing humidex values into the upper thirties at times. Daytime temperature highs are expected to moderate for those in northern and eastern Manitoba and in northern Saskatchewan on Wednesday. Extreme heat affects everyone. Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions. Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place. Check on older family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are cool and drinking water Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle. Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place. Extreme heat affects everyone. Heat illnesses are preventable. To reduce the health effects of heat: - Plan outdoor activities during cooler times of the day and take into account the COVID-19 restrictions. - Take a cool shower or bath or take a break in a cool location, such as an air-conditioned building or a tree-shaded area. - Stay out of direct sunlight and wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing and a wide-brimmed hat or shade yourself with an umbrella. - Drink plenty of water, before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place. If you must go out, take water with you. - Keep your house cool. Block the sun out by closing curtains, blinds, and awnings during the day - Never leave people or pets in a parked vehicle. - Check on family, friends and neighbours. Check regularly on people living alone, especially older individuals or people with health conditions. Make sure they are cool and drinking water. - Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, and the worsening of some health conditions. - Watch for signs of heat stroke (which may begin with headache, hot skin, dizziness or confusion) and take action immediately. 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 on heat and your health: - Visit Manitoba Health at: http://www.manitoba.ca/health/publichealth/environmentalhealth/heat.html. - Call Health Links – Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257. For current information on COVID-19, visit https://manitoba.ca/covid19/index.html and for information on COVID-19 and Heat accommodations, visit https://www.manitoba.ca/covid19/fundamentals/weather.html. For more information specific to workplaces and heat strain, visit https://www.safemanitoba.com/News/Pages/Heat-Strain-at-Work-with-Dr.-Denise.aspx. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #MBStorm.

Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

Chance of showers
Wed, 7 Jun
29°C
A mix of sun and cloud. 60 percent chance of showers in the afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. High 29. Humidex 34. UV index 9 or very high.
Night: Partly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Low 17.
Chance of showers
Thu, 8 Jun
28°C
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 28.
Night: Clear. Low 15.
Sunny
Fri, 9 Jun
22°C
Sunny. High 22.
Night: Clear. Low 10.
Sunny
Sat, 10 Jun
20°C
Sunny. High 20.
Night: Clear. Low 10.
Sunny
Sun, 11 Jun
31°C
Sunny. High 31.
Night: Clear. Low 14.
Sunny
Mon, 12 Jun
34°C
Sunny. High 34.
Normals
Max21°C.Min8°C.
Sunrise
5:31 CDT
Sunset
21:46 CDT

Averages and extremes

Yesterday's Data

Max:
32.1°C
Min:
16.6°C
Date modified: