Heat warnings continue across much of Saskatchewan

It’s going to be another hot one for most of Saskatchewan.

For the second straight day, Environment Canada has heat warnings in effect. The warnings blanket most of the western half of the province, stretching from Maple Creek in the south up as far as La Loche.

A high pressure system is moving into the western prairies, Environment Canada said, which is causing a prolonged period of hot and humid conditions. There may be a cooler break Thursday, but the weather service cautioned that the heat will be on again over the weekend.

Daytime high temperatures are expected to reach 32 C, Environment Canada said, and Saskatoon’s forecast showed a high of 34 C for Wednesday.

“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,” the weather service said in a statement.

“The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.”

The full list of heat warnings can be found on Environment Canada’s website.