Calgary could also set its new all-time record high temperature this week
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Dangerously high temperatures have arrived in Calgary, and they’re not going away anytime soon.
The city could see high temperatures that break daily records each day for five consecutive days beginning Sunday, according to Environment Canada.
Sunday’s forecasted high of 33 C will approach, and potentially barely beat, the all-time June 27 record of 33.5 C, set in 2002.
But sweltering highs later this week, including a forecasted 37 C on both Tuesday and Wednesday, are expected to smash historical records, including ones set as far back as 1892.
“For those four days (from June 28 to July 1), every day is forecast to be one, two or even three degree above historical values,” said Environment Canada meteorologist Justin Shelley.
Calgary could also set its new all-time record high temperature for any day of the year this week. Both Tuesday and Wednesday’s blistering forecasted highs could surpass Calgary’s 36.5 C record from Aug. 10, 2018.
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Official modelling indicates there’s a very real possibility Calgary could see its hottest day on record later this week, Shelley said.
“I would say it’s probably going to be pretty close,” Shelley said.
Several areas of Alberta already set daily record highs Saturday, including Jasper, Grande Prairie and Banff.
Environment Canada has now placed every region of the province under an extreme heat warning.
Heat warnings are issued when high temperatures are expected to pose serious health risks. Both the magnitude and the duration of the heat make this wave especially dangerous, Shelley said.
“When the temperatures are this hot and we have this prolonged period, where it’s very hot during the day but it also stays very warm overnight, the ability for the body to regulate its temperature is reduced, and that leads to a significant increase to risk for heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke, or even death,” he said.
“Those most at risk for these types of illnesses are older adults, infants and young children, those with underlying health conditions and those experiencing homelessness.”
Shelley encouraged Albertans to keep hydrated, drinking water before they feel thirsty, take breaks in shaded or cool areas if spending time outdoors and to never leave children or pets inside a vehicle.
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