Sunday, July 08, 2018

Heat Warnings once again issued for the inland Maritimes including Northern Nova Scotia

10:10 PM ADT Sunday 08 July 2018
Heat Warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Humidex values reaching 38 are expected.

A warm and humid airmass will remain over much of New Brunswick tonight through to Monday night and even into Tuesday over some southern regions of the province.

After temperatures struggle to fall below 18 degrees tonight, much of the province will see daytime highs of 30 to 33 degrees on Monday.

Conditions are expected to improve over Northern New Brunswick on Tuesday as a weak cold front passes through however southern areas will again see daytime highs near 30 degrees before returning to near normal temperatures Tuesday night.

Extreme heat affects everyone.

Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.

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.

10:10 PM ADT Sunday 08 July 2018
Heat Warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Temperatures reaching 29 degrees Celsius are expected.

A warm and humid airmass will remain over the Maritimes tonight through to Tuesday night.

After temperatures struggle to fall below 18 degrees tonight, much of the province will see daytime highs near 29 degrees on Monday and again on Tuesday before a weak cold front passes over the region and temperatures return to near normal Tuesday night.

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

Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.

Reduce your heat risk. Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.

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.

10:09 PM ADT Sunday 08 July 2018
Heat Warning in effect for:

Hants County
Temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius are expected.

Mainly sunny skies and southwesterly winds will bring a warm and humid airmass to the region on Monday.

The Annapolis Valley region and northern areas of Mainland Nova Scotia will see daytime highs near 30 degrees Monday and Tuesday while overnight lows struggle to fall below 17 degrees.

Temperatures are expected to return to near normal Tuesday night as a weak cold front passes over the province.

Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.

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.