After much of Alberta experienced an unusually wet July this year, Environment Canada is forecasting the final week of summer to be exactly the opposite.
With temperatures expected to be around 30 C, the national weather agency has issued a special weather statement for most of the province, with the exception of the extreme southern part of Alberta and the mountain parks.
Environment Canada is forecasting a “long duration heat event” over much of Alberta for the next seven days, with temperatures expected in the range of 30 C in many areas.
Global News
In Edmonton, temperatures this week are forecast to be in the low 30s, about 10 degrees above normal, prompting Environment Canada to issue a heat warning.
The agency normally issues a heat warning when the daytime temperature in Edmonton is forecast to hit 29 C or more for two consecutive days, and the overnight temperature is forecast to hit a minimum of 14 C.
In response, the city of Edmonton has activated its extreme heat response which will remain in place through the long weekend.
Get daily National news
Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.
It means city buildings will be open for people to escape the heat or cool off.
Water stations will also be made available at 28 fire hydrants across the city.
A heat warning has not yet been issued for the city of Calgary, but with the mercury expected to climb to 30 C or more by Wednesday, the weather agency says that could change in the coming days.
Environment Canada is advising Albertans to take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from heat stroke.
Global News
Environment Canada is also advising Albertans to take some precautions to protect themselves and their families from the effects of the hot weather.
The advice includes:
- Consider rescheduling outdoor activities to the cooler hours of the day;
- Take frequent breaks from the heat;
- Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol and caffeine;
- Check on children and pets and do not leave them in a closed vehicle for any length of time;
- Monitor for symptoms of heat stroke, and;
- Pay particular attention to vulnerable individuals, including infants, children, seniors and those with pre-existing health conditions.
More information on how to protect yourself from the effects of extreme heat is available on the Alberta Health Services website.
The prolonged period of hot weather is also expected to affect the wildfire danger which is currently listed as moderate to extreme across much of Alberta.
Natural Resources Canada
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is also asking Albertans to cut back on their energy use during the hot weather.
AESO says electricity usage in the province hit a new record for summer use on Sunday and is expecting a repeat today.
It’s asking people to reduce their electricity use between the peak demand hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Residents in southeast Alberta clean up after fury fueled hailstorm
© 2025 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
