Heat warning issued across Manitoba
Posted May 28, 2026 5:16 pm.
Last Updated May 28, 2026 6:39 pm.
With a heat wave on the way to Manitoba, Winnipeggers are gearing up for the warmth, and for some it’s a chance to get outside to enjoy the hot weather.
Parts of Manitoba, including Winnipeg, will be seeing daytime highs in the mid-30s in the next couple of days. Meteorologist Danielle Desjardins says Manitoba is in for a warmer-than-average summer.
“So currently all of southern Manitoba is being hit the hardest by this heat wave. That core of the heat is going to slowly migrate a little bit north, so by the weekend the warmest areas are expected to be in the Interlake and into the southern portion of northern Manitoba. With that being said, there are currently heat warnings in effect for most of southern Manitoba and portions of northern Manitoba,” said Desjardin.
Despite this, some Winnipeggers CityNews spoke to say they’re enjoying the nice weather.
“Delighted and amazed, and I’m enjoying every minute of it,” said one Winnipegger.
Another said, “This is much needed, that’s for sure. I’m enjoying this weather immensely.”
While another said, “It was about time. It was a very, very long winter. It’s kind of depressing; you could see people’s mood shifting, so I’m very happy. I don’t care if it’s gonna be incredibly hot. We need to take this because it could be gone in three months.”
The City of Winnipeg is currently installing nine hydration stations to give residents access to clean drinking water. Three water tank trailers have been installed near Siloam Mission, Agape Table and the Salvation Army Centre of Hope as a temporary option until the nine hydration stations are operational.
Desjardins says heat exhaustion and heat stroke are some of the major health risks in the heat
“Some of the things you can do to prevent this are stay hydrated, wear lighter clothing, loose clothing; also take breaks from the direct sunlight, whether it be in the shade, but preferably an air-conditioned building. Some things you can do to help mitigate the onset of heat stroke or heat exhaustion symptoms,” said Desjardins.
Make sure to stay hydrated and remember to cool off from the heat once in a while.
