Building heat and humidity in Alberta will set the stage for storm risk
Some of the heat currently scorching B.C. will seep into Alberta this week, along with a humid air mass, which will eventually set the stage for thunderstorms by Wednesday
Summer will turn up a notch in Alberta this week with the arrival of hotter temperatures and a more humid air mass.
Temperatures will be quite warm by Tuesday, soaring to as much as 13 degrees above normal in parts of the province. Widespread, 30-degree daytime highs will be prevalent, with the southern areas being on the higher end of the values.
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Heat warnings cover much of Alberta, with Environment and Climate Change Canada advising folks to take precautions to protect themselves, their families and their neighbours.
And, with a muggy air mass that will push humidex values into, the temperatures will be a fuel for a thunderstorm threat come Wednesday and Thursday.
Tuesday: Heat turns up in Alberta, precedes storm threat on Wednesday
Temperatures will be 10-13°C above normal forecast across most of the province of Alberta by Tuesday.
Dew points will approach the upper teens across central Alberta, making the air mass uncharacteristically muggy as humidex values tip into the upper 30s.
There is high confidence that peak the heat arrives across the province on Tuesday and Wednesday, ahead a cold front that is in question for Thursday.
Thunderstorm potential pops up across Alberta on Wednesday as a weak trough develops across the foothills, acting as a storm trigger.
By Thursday, that trough will push towards the Saskatchewan border and bring the storm risk eastward as it moves.
The Canadian Red Cross also recommends taking frequent breaks while working outside, wearing a hat while outdoors, and avoiding drinking caffeine and alcohol as they can cause dehydration.
Consider rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day.
Spend time in cooled indoor spaces where possible.
Check for your children or pets before you exit your vehicle. Do not leave any person or pet inside a closed vehicle, for any length of time.
Monitor for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting, and unconsciousness.
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Stay tuned to The Weather Network for the latest forecast updates for Alberta.
