Scorching weekend ahead for southern Saskatchewan, Environment Canada warns

The heat is on in southern Saskatchewan.

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning stretching across the southern part of the province, including Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Weyburn and Estevan, along with Assiniboia, Carlyle, Carnduff, Coronach Eastend, Gravelbourg, Gull Lake and Maple Creek.

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The weather service said the heat wave is expected to continue in the area for several days.

“Daytime highs in the low to mid thirties combined with overnight lows in the high teens will persist through the weekend and into next week,” Environment Canada said in a statement.

Heat warnings from Environment Canada on July 24, 2026. (Environment Canada)

Meanwhile, a second heat warning was in effect for west-central Saskatchewan, including North Battleford and Meadow Lake, along with Green Lake, Lloydminster, Unity and Wilkie, though it won’t be quite as hot as the southern parts of the province.

“Daytime high temperatures in the high 20s to low 30s are expected today and Saturday combined with overnight lows in the high teens,” Environment Canada said.

The weather service said extreme heat can affect anyone’s health, and advised residents to regularly check in on older adults, those living alone or other at-risk people, and to watch for signs of heat exhaustion, which can include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark-coloured urine and intense fatigue.

“Call 9-1-1 or your emergency health provider if you, or someone around you, is showing signs of heat stroke which can include red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and change in consciousness,” the weather service added.

“While you wait for medical attention, try to cool the person by moving them to a cool place, removing extra clothing, applying cold water or ice packs around the body.”

Hydration is also key when dealing with extreme heat, Environment Canada added.

“Drink water often and before you feel thirsty to replace fluids. Close blinds, or shades and open windows if outside is cooler than inside. Turn on air conditioning, use a fan, or move to a cooler area of your living space,” Environment Canada noted.

People – especially children – and pets should never be left inside a parked vehicle during periods of extreme heat, the weather service added.

While no heat warnings were in effect on Friday for the province’s two largest cities, both Saskatoon and Regina can expect some very warm temperatures over the coming days.

Environment Canada’s forecast showed daytime highs of 31 C and 27 C for Saskatoon on Saturday and Sunday, while Regina is expected to hit 34 C on Saturday and 31 C on Sunday.

The latest updates on the weather alerts can be found on Environment Canada’s website.