
City of Lethbridge activates Extreme Temperature Protocol in response to heat warning
LETHBRIDGE, AB – Following the heat warning issued by Environment Canada at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023, the City of Lethbridge has activated its Extreme Temperature Response Protocol.
In Alberta, a heat warning is issued when temperatures above 32 degrees are sustained for more than two days, and nighttime temperatures do not drop below 16 degrees.
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With heat anticipated to linger into Saturday in Lethbridge, the city is encouraging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness, limit their time outdoors, stay hydrated and be mindful of the use of air conditioning to prevent an overload of the power grid.