Sunday, July 01, 2018

Heat Warnings issued for most of the Maritimes

3:43 PM ADT Sunday 01 July 2018
Special weather statement in effect for:

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
A very warm and humid airmass has settled over the Maritimes and will persist through the middle of the week. The highest temperatures and humidex values are forecast to develop over mainland Nova Scotia on Monday and Tuesday, and possibly extend into Wednesday and Thursday. Daytime highs for Monday and Tuesday are forecast to be around 30
degree Celsius over most of mainland Nova Scotia with humidex values ranging from 35 to 39. Coastal areas can expect cooler conditions. Meanwhile, the overnight lows are expected to be in the mid teens.

For Cape Breton, the high temperatures and elevated humidex values are not expected until Tuesday.

Near seasonal temperatures are forecast to return toward the end of the week.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

3:41 PM ADT Sunday 01 July 2018
Heat Warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Humidex values reaching 35 are expected.

A very warm and humid airmass has settled over the Maritimes and will persist through the middle of the week. The highest temperatures and humidex values are forecast to develop on Monday and Tuesday, and possibly extend into Wednesday and Thursday. Daytime highs for Monday and Tuesday are forecast to be around 30 degree Celsius over most of mainland Nova Scotia with humidex values ranging from 35 to 39. Coastal areas can expect cooler conditions. Meanwhile, the overnight lows are expected to be in the mid teens.

For Cape Breton, the high temperatures and elevated humidex values are not expected until Tuesday.

Near seasonal temperatures are forecast to return toward the end of the week.

Extreme heat affects everyone.

The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.

Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.

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.

Information is provided on the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website http://novascotia.ca/dhw/environmental/staying-cool-in-summer.asp.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

3:40 PM ADT Sunday 01 July 2018
Heat Warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Humidex values reaching 40 are expected.

A very warm and humid airmass has settled over the Maritimes and will persist through the middle of the week. The highest temperatures and humidex values are forecast to develop on Monday and Tuesday, and possibly extend into Wednesday and Thursday. Daytime highs for Monday and Tuesday are forecast to be in the range of 30 to 35 degree Celsius over most inland areas of New Brunswick with humidex values ranging from 35 to 41. Coastal areas can expect cooler conditions. Meanwhile, the overnight lows are expected to be in the mid to high teens.

Near seasonal temperatures are forecast to return toward the end of the week.

Extreme heat affects everyone.

The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.

Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.

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.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

3:40 PM ADT Sunday 01 July 2018
Heat Warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Humidex values reaching 35 are expected.

A very warm and humid airmass has settled over the Maritimes and will persist through the middle of the week. The highest temperatures and humidex values are forecast to develop on Monday and Tuesday, and possibly extend into Wednesday. Daytime highs for Monday and Tuesday are forecast to approach 30 degree Celsius over most of Prince Edward Island with humidex values of near 35. Coastal areas can expect cooler conditions. Meanwhile, the overnight lows are expected to be in the mid to high teens.

Near seasonal temperatures are forecast to return toward the end of the week.

Extreme heat affects everyone.

The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.

Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.

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.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to PEstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #PEStorm.