Saskatchewan residents bask in hot, humid weather
Humidex values expected to reach the upper 30s in some regions
Environment Canada is alerting people in Saskatchewan's southeast corner to expect hot weather and high humidity on Tuesday.
Temperatures in the low 30s, combined with high humidity, are expected to push humidex values into the upper 30s in the following regions:
- Carlyle
- Oxbow
- Carnduff
- Bienfait
- Stoughton
- Moosomin
- Grenfell
- Kipling
- Wawota
According to Environment Canada, the uncomfortable conditions will start in the afternoon and persist into the early evening. Slightly less humid conditions are in the forecast for Wednesday.
A number of severe thunderstorm watches were also in effect on Wednesday morning. For updates and alerts visit the Environment Canada website.
Beating the Saskatchewan heat
Regina residents were looking for ways to cool down in the more than 30 C temperatures.
The South Leisure Centre's spray pad was bustling with families looking to cool down to enjoy the hot summer day.
Carol Windigo and her family were among those enjoying the park. She said she has many tricks to help her family beat the heat.
"Slurpees, ice water. Drink lots of water!" she said.
Staying indoors by a cool fan is another of Windigo's favourite tricks to handling hot weather.
Danielle Castillo was also at the spray pad for the afternoon.
She was planning to take her kids for their annual trip to their favourite ice cream shop.
"Today's the day to do it!"
