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Temperatures will climb well into the 30s this weekend across Manitoba as very warm air pushes through the Prairies.
 
These conditions have resulted in Environment Canada issuing a heat warning for the Parkland area this weekend, including:
  • Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville
  • Grandview Mun. incl. Valley River Res.
  • Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
  • Mun. of Ethelbert incl. Garland
  • Mun. of Roblin, incl. Makaroff Shortdale and Bield
  • Mun. of Russell-Binscarth incl. Gambler Res.
  • R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
  • R.M. of Lakeshore, incl. Ochre River and Makinak
  • R.M. of Lakeshore, incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
  • R.M. of Riding Mountain West incl. Asessippi Prov. Park

The hot weather will continue into early next week, with cooler temperatures expected by midweek across much of the province.

Some helpful tips for dealing with the heat according to Environment Canada:

-Stay out of direct sunlight, wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing.
-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.
-Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, and the worsening of some health conditions.
- Watch for signs of heatstroke (which may begin with headache, hot skin, dizziness or confusion) and take action immediately.