It looks like it's going to be really hot and dry next week starting this Sunday May 13.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement regarding the expected heat coming.

They are calling for above seasonal temperatures from between 10 to 15 degrees Celcius from Sunday through Tuesday of next week.

Daytime highs could hit the high 20's to low 30's with overnight lows to only drop to the low teens.

The alert is in effect for Foothills County covering High River, Okotoks and Aldersyde.