Basking in the heat in Westman
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This article was published 05/07/2017 (3224 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The recent and upcoming hot weather may feel like a heat wave, but it’s just Mother Nature readjusting to normal July temperatures after a cooler-than-normal June.
Yesterday’s high of 28 C set the stage for a week of highs bouncing between the 20s and the 30s, said Natalie Hasell, warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment Canada.
“June was cooler than usual, and now we are back to what we are typically at this time of year, so it’s a bit of a surprise … temperatures will remain in seasonal for the rest of the week according to the forecast right now,” Hasell said. “We still want people to take precautions, but it’s not heat wave criteria. Monday might be the hottest day in this forecast at 32 C.”
Most people can weather one day of heat with a little bit of a break in between, Hasell said, but people who are exercising outside, working outside or have medical conditions causing them to be more susceptible to heat should still take precautions despite the lack of warnings.
Clear skies and lots of sun are also expected for the rest of the week, but hot weather can play a role in developing thunderstorms, Hasell said.
“Daytime heating is certainly one of the factors we consider in thunderstorm forecasting … you don’t need heat for thunderstorms to form, but certainly when we are talking about summer season, the heat does help,” Hasell said.
Tornado season in Canada also peaks in June and July, making emergency preparedness even more important.
“It’s a good time to remind people to make sure that they have an emergency kit, and if they do have one to check and make sure nothing is expired,” Hasell said. “Especially after the long weekend — maybe you’ve gone camping and needed more space and took stuff out of the car — make sure to check that it was put back and it’s ready to use if needed.”
CAA Manitoba also suggests driving with a fully charged cellphone on hand, and driving to the conditions, avoiding travel during weather warnings if possible.
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