It’s like a heat wave in almost every part of Alberta and some areas of northwestern Saskatchewan, as meteorologists predict temperatures to reach highs into the mid-30s.

Environment Canada says the warnings in Alberta span from the most northern parts of the province in High Level, to areas near the Canada-U.S. border.

Weather alerts issued Wednesday say people can expect daytime temperatures ranging between 29 and 33 C, with overnight lows between 10 and 16 C.

“There is a concern that the effects of the heat could build over time,” one weather alert reads.

The heat wave has even been challenging longtime temperature records in Alberta’s capital region.

Edmonton recorded a high of a little more than 32 C on Tuesday. The last time a similar temperature was recorded on the same exact d

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