Heat Warnings & Advisories in effect for the Maritimes, Day Two

10:55 AM ADT Wednesday 02 July 2014
Heat Warning in effect for:

• Fredericton and Southern York County

Heat conditions - early afternoon to early evening.

A period with maximum humidex values will approach 40 is expected.

A warm and humid airmass will persist over the maritimes today resulting in humidex values reaching and possibly exceeding 40 during the afternoon over most of the province with the exception of 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.

Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

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.

 

10:50 AM ADT Wednesday 02 July 2014
Special weather statement in effect for:

• Queens County P.E.I.

Warm and humid conditions continue.

A warm and humid airmass over the Maritimes will result in humidex values exceeding the mid thirties over inland areas of the province. Similar temperatures and humidity values are expected on Thursday.

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.

 

10:48 AM ADT Wednesday 02 July 2014
Special weather statement in effect for:

• Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Warm and humid conditions continue.

A warm and humid airmass over the Maritimes will result in humidex values exceeding the mid thirties over inland areas of Nova Scotia. Similar temperatures and humidity values are expected on Thursday.

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.