Not to be the bearer of bad news, but starting tomorrow it's going to be hot, hazy and humid again.
Last week, Lloydminster reached highs in the 30's range with humidex making it feel even warmer, and although this past weekend has brought some respite to the area, temperatures are about to ratchet back up in the next few days.
The Weather Network is projecting highs this week starting tomorrow between 28 and 33 degrees Celsius. The humidex values for those days range between 32 and 37 with no rain in sight.
In a press release last week, the City shared multiple tips to help deal with the heat.
- Making a plan that considers the unique needs of your household, such as a backup plan for power outages if you rely on an elevator or have reduced mobility.
- Identifying family, friends and nearby community members who are at higher risk of heat illness and setting up a ‘Heat buddy' system.
- Preparing a list of the nearest air-conditioned spaces or cooling centres that can accommodate your needs (e.g. wheelchair accessible, children’s activities, pet friendly).
- Here are a few facilities that are open daily. Please check individual facilities for hours of operation:
- Servus Sports Centre (5202 12 Street)
- Lloydminster Public Library (LloydMall)
- Turning on your AC early in the day improves energy efficiency, is more likely to protect you and reduces demand on the electrical grid during afternoon peaks.
The long-range forecasts projects for this latest round of heat mid to late next week.
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