Climate Change and Environment Canada issued a heat warning on Tuesday afternoon for Airdrie, Cochrane, Olds, and Sundre.

Temperatures reaching 29 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 14 degrees Celsius are expected for the next 5 days. Conditions are forecast to begin on Wednesday and moderate over the weekend.

"Residents of and visitors to the warned regions are advised to take the following precautions to protect themselves, their families and their neighbours: - Consider rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day," the statement read. "Take frequent breaks from the heat, spending time in cooled indoor spaces where possible. - Drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated."

Everyone is also encouraged to check for children or pets before one exits the vehicle.

"Do not leave any person or pet inside a closed vehicle, for any length of time. Monitor for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting, and unconsciousness. Pay particular attention to individuals that can experience earlier or more severe effects from heat including infants, children, seniors, individuals with pre-existing lung, heart, kidney, nervous system, mental health or diabetic conditions, outdoor workers, as well as those who are socially isolated."

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

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