THOMPSON – WEATHER – There are heat warnings out across much of Northern Manitoba. The heat will be amplified by smoke from forest fires in the region which could cause health issues for people with respiratory problems.
Heat Warning in effect for:
- Leaf Rapids
- Lynn Lake
- Pukatawagan
- Flin Flon Cranberry Portage and Grass River Prov. Park
- Snow Lake and Herb Lake Landing
- Nelson House
- South Indian Lake and Amisk Prov. Park
- Split Lake and York Landing
- Thompson Thicket Portage and Pikwitonei
Environment Canada reports, “The heat wave continues in northern Manitoba.”
A period of day time high temperatures in the high twenties and low thirties with overnight low temperatures in the mid to high teens continues with the warmest days slated for today, Monday and possibly Tuesday. Additionally, diminished air quality associated with the smoke resulting from forest fires burning in the region may amplify health impacts resulting from the heat.
This heat wave is forecast to persist into Tuesday after which a high pressure area pushing down from the Arctic will cause temperatures to cool to more seasonal values.
It will be warm in the far north in Ontario as well
For Sandy Lake, Environment Canada says: A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. High 25. Humidex 26. UV index 6 or high. Tonight Partly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Fog patches developing before morning. Low 15.
For KI – Big Trout Lake there will be a mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of showers. There is a risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. High 22. Humidex 27. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Environment Canada is calling for partly cloudy conditions with a 60 percent chance of showers this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 12.
Heat Warning Signs
The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors. Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
