WATCH ABOVE: Calgary is going to get hot this week with temperatures expected to soar into the thirties. Sarah Offin reports.
CALGARY – Forecasters are stopping short of calling the warm weather we’re going to see in Calgary over the next few days a heat wave, but do say it is going to downright balmy.
“It’s hot, but not technically a heat wave,” said Global News Weather Specialist Gemma Lynne Stroobant on Tuesday.
“An actual heat wave occurs when there are three or more consecutive days when the maximum temperature reaches 32°C or more.”
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- Tuesday – High of 30°C and mostly sunny
- Wednesday – High of 30°C and mostly sunny
- Thursday – High of 33°C and mostly sunny
- Friday – High of 27°C and partly cloudy
It’s anticipated both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat will experience heat waves throughout the week.
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Don’t swim in the Elbow River near 9 Avenue S.E.
If you hope to keep cool by taking a dip in the Elbow River, there is one area Alberta Health Services is advising you avoid.
AHS has posted signs where the Bow and Elbow Rivers meet at 9 Avenue S.E. saying swimming in the area isn’t recommended.
“Results of bacteriological test of this beach area have shown increased levels of fecal coliform bacteria in the water, which can cause serious illness,” reads the sign.
Anyone with questions or concerns is asked to contact Health Link Alberta at 1-8666-408-LINK (5465).
Meanwhile, the hot weather has forced the province to temporarily close certain fishing spots in southern Alberta due to high water temperatures.
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