Temperatures forecast to soar across Alberta as much of province under heat warnings [Video]

Consider rescheduling outdoor activities, take frequent breaks if you can’t, drink plenty of water and keep an eye on children, seniors and pets for any signs of heat stroke or exhaustion.

That’s some of the advice that Environment and Climate Change Canada is offering to Albertans as temperatures across the province are expected to sizzle over the next few days.

The hot weather has prompted the national weather agency to issue a heat warning for most of Alberta, with the exception of the Rocky Mountains and the extreme southern part of the province.

Daytime highs are forecast to be around 30 C on Wednesday and Thursday — that’s about 10 C above normal for this time of year — before cooling off slightly on Friday, but increasing again on Saturday.

Overnight lows are also forecast to be about 10 C above normal.

“We’re seeing overnight lows above 14 degrees,” explains Environment Canada Meteorologist, Alysa …