The heat wave is forecast to continue Sunday in the southern half of Manitoba.&nbsp;

Heat warnings and special weather statements remain in effect throughout southern Manitoba.&nbsp;

Temperatures are expect to reach the mid to high thirties by this afternoon, Environment Canada said.&nbsp;

This weekend's heat expected to smash records

Today's heat in Winnipeg could shatter records, with temperatures of 35 C or higher.

It was a hazy morning Friday in Winnipeg as smoke drifted into the province from forest fires in Alberta and B.C. Air quality issues and extreme are expected to persist throughout the weekend, according to Environment Canada. 

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It was a hazy morning Friday in Winnipeg as smoke drifted into the province from forest fires in Alberta and B.C. Air quality issues and extreme heat are expected to persist throughout the weekend, according to Environment Canada. 

A high of 38 C is forecast for both Winnipeg and Brandon on Sunday.

On top of this, a brisk south wind will bring more humid air into the province, making it feel closer to 40 with the humidex.&nbsp;

But fear not —&nbsp;a cold front from northern Manitoba is forecast to bring cooler temperatures by Monday.&nbsp;

 due to smoke drifting in from forest fires in B.C. and Alberta also remain in effect Sunday for the southern half of Manitoba.&nbsp;

To beat the heat, the City of Winnipeg is inviting residents to cool off in one of its many facilities, including its 

Yesterday's heat shattered records in some parts of Manitoba for this time of the year:

In Winnipeg, temperatures reached a high of 37.1 C, breaking the old record of 34.9 set in 1978

In the Portage la Prairie area, temperatures reached&nbsp;36.6 C, breaking the old record of 35.8 set in 1978&nbsp;

In the Brandon area, temperatures reached 36.6 C, breaking the old record of&nbsp;34.1 C in 1978&nbsp;

In the Gimli area, temperatures reached 35.8 C, breaking the old record of 33.5&nbsp;C in 1978&nbsp;

In the&nbsp;Gretna area, temperatures reached&nbsp;36.3&nbsp;C, breaking the old record of 35.6&nbsp;C in 1958&nbsp;

In the Melita area, temperatures reached&nbsp;38.5 C, breaking the old record of&nbsp;36.7 C set in 1965

Heat warnings and special weather statements remain in effect for southern Manitoba Sunday as the mercury is forecast to hit the mid thirties by this afternoon. 

Ride the wave: Heat warning continues for southern Manitoba Sunday

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