Heat warnings in effect for The Pas, Flin Flon

Heat warnings were issued Tuesday for The Pas, Flin Flon and surrounding areas northwest of Lake Winnipeg.

Temperatures are expected to reach 29 C or higher as unseasonably warm air from Saskatchewan moves into western Manitoba, Environment Canada said. The heat wave could last until Thursday.

Affected areasincludeThe Pas,Wanless,Westray,FlinFlon, Cranberry Portage, Snow Lake andClearwater Lake Provincial Park.

• Environment Canada: Weather alerts for Manitoba

The federal weather agency advises people living in affected areas to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day to avoid heat exhaustion.

A provincial health officer echoedEnvironment Canada's warning in a Tuesdayafternoon news release.

During prolonged heat, the province said older adults, people with chronic illness and people living alone are at a particularly high risk of heat-related illnesses.

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