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By Justin Goulet

Level 1 Heat Alert issued in Lethbridge

Jul 14, 2022 | 10:13 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – It’s going to be hot for the next few days in Lethbridge. A Level 1 Heat Alert has been issued for the region.

The City of Lethbridge confirmed that it was notified by Alberta Health, and Environment and Climate Change Canada of the heat alert on Thursday morning, July 14, 2022.

A heat warning is issued in the province when two or more consecutive days of daytime maximum temperatures are expected to reach 32 degrees Celsius or warmer, and nighttime temperatures are anticipated to be 16 degrees Celsius or warmer.

Thursday’s forecast from Environment Canada calls for a daytime high of 32 degrees Celsius and nighttime low of 16.

The heat event can last for the next five days and residents are encouraged to use the WeatherCan App or visit the Weather Canada website to see updates for their region.

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The City of Lethbridge said heat waves cause an increase in heat-related illness, enhance drought conditions and can cause significant long-term draw on power.

Residents are asked to be mindful of the use of electrical appliances and keep air-conditioning units at a moderate temperature. This will help prevent overloading the City of Lethbridge power grid.

Citizens are encouraged to check-in on friends and family who may be vulnerable to the heat. Tips to the beat the heat are available at the City of Lethbridge website.

The City of Lethbridge noted that vulnerable members of the community are “likely most at-risk during extreme temperatures without access to shelter”. Further information on local organizations that are available to help during an extreme weather declaration is available from the City of Lethbridge.

Additionally, many local organizations have been preparing for the warmer weather by collecting water bottles for distribution.

READ MORE: City of Lethbridge urging public to beat the heat this week

Heat warnings have been issued for multiple regions in Southeastern Alberta. More information on those are available from Environment Canada.