Under very warm, sunny skies: P.A.'s digital sign Monday afternoon suggests the perfect way to beat the heat. (Dawson Thompson/paNOW Staff)

By Joanie Olson

Record breaking potential

Heat like this not seen in over 100 years.

Jun 14, 2021 | 1:42 PM

Environment Canada is forecasting very warm and possible record-breaking temperatures to start the week, with the heat in Prince Albert and area not seen for over 100 years for this time of year.

Their website said building heat over the Western Prairies will bring above average temperatures in the low to mid 30s [Celsius] and warm overnight lows to parts of the province.

A heat warning is in effect.

The temperatures are estimated to be about 10 degrees higher than the normal seasonal amounts and are in line to break previous records set in 2009.

Temperatures will stay in the extreme highs through Monday and Tuesday before a cold front moves across the province on Tuesday night. There’s then a risk of thunderstorms followed by relief from the heat as temperatures drop back to more seasonal temperatures for Wednesday.

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Terri Lang, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada pointed out records for the area could be broken in the next couple of days.

“Records for Prince Albert for today, 31.1 C set in 1918 and tomorrow 32.3 C set in 1989. Those are the high temperature records, so certainly potential does exist,” Lang said.

P.A. is anticipated to see highs of 32 Celsius for Monday and 34 C for Tuesday. With the cool down on Wednesday, showers and a high of 23 are expected.

Dramatic early summer weather (Ambrose Hardlotte/Facebook)

paNOW often receives dramatic weather photos sent in by our readers. In this instance it was what appeared to be funnel clouds taken on Saturday.

If you witness a weather system or storm you can send a report to Environment Canada at skstorms@canada.ca, and they can verify it.

“If you see strange weather events, that is the way Environment Canada can virtually investigate and it helps us as well,” Lang said.

“With respect to the weather coming through from hot to cooler [it] always brings wind and usually brings weather with it,” she explained, adding thundershowers and some severe weather are always possible when things change suddenly.

It is severe storm season at the moment with a risk of tornados but much more common in Saskatchewan are plow winds.

The extreme heat affects everyone prompting the current heat warning. Young children, pregnant women, those with chronic illness and people working outdoors are most vulnerable.

Heat related illness can include: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.

Lyle Karasiuk with Prince Albert Parkland Ambulance said to be sure to find the shade and stay hydrated during heatwaves, drinking plenty of good old fashioned water to combat heat illness or exhaustion.

joan.olson@pattisonmedia.com