Heat Warnings & Advisories in effect for the Maritimes

10:51 AM ADT Tuesday 01 July 2014
Heat Warning in effect for:

• Fredericton and Southern York County

Heat conditions - afternoon to evening Wednesday.

A warm and humid airmass will persist over the maritimes today and on Wednesday resulting in humidex values reaching and possibly exceeding 40 over most of the province with the exception of some coastal areas, especially along the Fundy coast where onshore southwesterly winds will maintain cooler temperatures.

While extreme heat can put everyone at risk from heat illnesses, health risks are greatest for
- older adults
- infants and young children
- people with chronic illnesses such as breathing difficulties, heart conditions or psychiatric illnesses
- people who work in the heat
- people who exercise in the heat
- people without access to air conditioning and
- homeless people.

Drink plenty of liquids especially water before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.

Never leave people or pets in your care inside a parked vehicle or in direct sunlight.

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Stay up to date with Weatheradio or your local media. Email reports of severe weather to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or call 1-877-815-9900. You may tweet reports using the hashtag #NBStorm.

 

10:39 AM ADT Tuesday 01 July 2014
Special weather statement in effect for:

• Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Warm and humid weather.

A warm and humid airmass will persist over the Maritimes today resulting in humidex values reaching the mid thirties over inland areas of Mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. Similar temperatures and humidity are expected on Wednesday.

The public is advised to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated if spending long periods of time outdoors.

Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca

 

10:39 AM ADT Tuesday 01 July 2014
Special weather statement in effect for:

• Queens County P.E.I.

Warm and humid weather.

A warm and humid airmass will persist over the Maritimes today resulting in humidex values reaching the mid thirties over inland areas of the province. Similar temperatures and humidity are expected on Wednesday.

The public is advised to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated if spending long periods of time outdoors.

Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca