After the mercury was measured on Wednesday, it turned out the Beaufort Delta on the Arctic coastline was not just the hottest spot in Canada for awhile, but even hotter than the so-called "Sunshine State."
A meteorologist for Florida-based WINK news named Matt Devitt announced at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 7 that Fort McPherson, NT, was hotter than Fort Myers, which sits on the southern tip of Florida.
"It was hotter today above the Arctic Circle than it was across parts of Florida!" he wrote. "The air temp of Fort McPherson in Canada, 3,500 miles to our north, reached 95掳 FSA国际影视传媒� beating out Fort Myers at 92掳 F. Chinook winds are one of the reason(s) for the heat so far north!"
Environment Canada's website confirms that Fort McPherson reached 35 C around 5 p.m., the equivalent of 95 Farenheit.
Heat warnings are posted throughout the Beaufort Delta and elsewhere in the Northwest Territories again Thursday, with warnings issued for the following communities: Aklavik region; Colville Lake; Deline; Fort Good Hope region; Fort Liard region, including Nahanni Butte-Sambaa K'e; Fort Providence region, including Kakisa-Chan Lake; Fort Simpson region. including Jean Marie River; Hay River region, including Enterprise; Inuvik region; Norman Wells-Tulita region; North Slave region, including Wekweeti-Whati-Behchoko; Paulatuk; South Delta region, including Fort McPherson-Tsiigehtchic; Tuktoyaktuk; Ulukhaktok and the Wrigley region.
"Extreme heat can affect everyoneSA国际影视传媒檚 health," notes the Environment Canada heat warnings. "The health risks are greater for older adults, infants and young children, pregnant people, people with physical and/or mental illnesses, and people with disabilities or mobility issues.
"Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions. Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration. Reduce your heat risk. Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day. Limit direct sun exposure. Shade yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed, breathable hat and/or an umbrella. Never leave people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle.
"Watch for early signs of heat illness (feeling unwell, fatigue, thirst, headache) as these can rapidly evolve into life-threatening emergencies. Move to a cooler environment immediately, such as a shaded or air-conditioned space. When itSA国际影视传媒檚 hot, eat cool, light meals. Avoid using the oven. Keep your house cool. Turn on your air conditioning (if possible), block the sun by closing curtains or blinds, or relocate to a cooler location such as a basement or public cooling centre.
"All workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool or shaded space."
