Multiple heat records set as Manitoba sizzles in heat wave

Multiple heat records set as Manitoba sizzles in heat wave

Temperatures expected to stay steamy through the week: Environment Canada

A stiflingly-hot weekend set multiple records in Manitoba and the heat wave isn't expected to loosen its grip anytime soon.

Temperatures in the mid-30s are expected Monday in the south but humidex values will make it feel more like the mid-40s, according to Environment Canada.

The weather agency has issued an orange-level heat warning across the south, and a yellow-level warning for the central part of the province where temperatures are forecast on Monday to reach the low 30s, with humidex values in the high 30s.

Parts of the north are also facing a yellow-level warning with temperatures pushing 30 C to start the week.

Daytime highs in the south will hover around the low 30s or high 20s from Tuesday on, while those in the central and northern areas are expected to stay in the high 20s.

Seven communities set new temperature records on Sunday and four others tied their records.

The hottest spot in Manitoba was McCreary.

Winnipeg reached 35.3 C with a humidex level that made it feel like 47. The record for July 12 is 37.8 C, set in 1936.

Orange-level heat warning issued for southern Manitoba ahead of hot, muggy weekend

Winnipeg's leisure centres and libraries are open as cooling areas, where the public may come in for relief from the heat and have access to drinking water during regular operating hours.

Eight community centres across Winnipeg are available as cooling spaces during select hours, according to the city's website.

Clean drinking water is also available at any of the city's nine hydration stations.