As predicted in the forecast earlier this week, the heat wave is leaving its mark on southwest Saskatchewan.

A heat warning has been issued for the southwest that will continue through the weekend, where the temperatures are expected to cool slightly below warning levels on Monday.

The heat warning currently in effect is for the following Rural Municipalities:

  • R.M. of Canaan including Lucky Lake
  • R.M. of Coulee including Neidpath and McMahon
  • R.M. of Excelsior including Waldeck Rush Lake and Main Centre
  • R.M. of Glen Bain including Glen Bain
  • R.M. of Lac Pelletier including Blumenhof
  • R.M. of Lacadena including Kyle Tyner and Sanctuary
  • R.M. of Lawtonia including Hodgeville
  • R.M. of Morse including Herbert Morse Ernfold and Gouldtown
  • R.M. of Riverside including Cabri Pennant and Success
  • R.M. of Saskatchewan Landing including Stewart Valley
  • R.M. of Swift Current including Swift Current and Wymark
  • R.M. of Victory including Beechy
  • R.M. of Webb including Webb and Antelope lake
  • R.M. of Whiska Creek including Vanguard Neville and Pambrun

Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

"The best thing to do is keep hydrated, so even before you're thirsty make sure you're drinking water," said Robyn Dyck, a Meteorologist with Environment Canada. "I would also consider rescheduling anything outdoor activities for the cool parts of the day in the morning and in the evening."

For complete local information anytime, visit the weather pages for the Swift Current, Shaunavon, and Maple Creek areas on SwiftCurrentOnline, or download the Swift Current Live app for up-to-the-minute weather details.