We're in for more record-breaking heat this week.

Temperatures hovering around 35 degrees are expected throughout most of the week, with the likelihood of precipitation being pretty low.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Justin Shelley, a strong wind of high pressure is what brought about this extreme heat across the northwest regions of North America.

It's not often we see several consecutive days of that kind of heat.

"These temperatures, although we can see temperatures like this for a day or two during the summer, it's pretty uncommon for us to get this extended period of this extreme heat," says Shelley.

June is always one of the warmer months, but we'll be well above the norm all week.

"The normal for this time of year is about 21 or 22 degrees, so we're going to be 10 degrees above normal for at least a week and some days will be up to 15 degrees above normal."

Shelley recommends reducing your heat risk by planning any outdoor activities for the cooler times of day, like the morning and evening.

A reminder to drink water never goes amiss, but Shelley put some emphasis on it during times of extreme heat.

"Make sure you stay hydrated, drink lots of water even before you start to feel thirsty because you can actually become dehydrated before you get that feeling of thirst."

It might also be a good idea to make sure friends and family are contending with the heat as well.

"Check in on loved ones too, especially at elderly, as heat illnesses are common with these events and they can be potentially deadly."

He recommends keeping an eye on heat warnings on Environment and Climate Change Canada's website or via the WeatherCAN app.

 

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