Tuesday, August 28, 2018

August ends as it began with Heat Warnings issued for Southern NB, most of NS & SW Maine

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
853 AM EDT Tue Aug 28 2018

...HOT AND HUMID WEATHER THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

. A very hot and humid air mass will move into northern New
England today and remain in place for Wednesday. This will bring
the heat index values into dangerous territory.

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Interior York-Interior Cumberland-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-
Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-
Strafford-Cheshire-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-
Coastal Rockingham-Western And Central Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford,
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Bridgton, Biddeford, Saco,
Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth,
South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Lyme, Ashland,
Ellsworth, Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Wakefield, Bridgewater,
Brookfield, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro, Moultonborough,
Claremont, Cornish, Unity, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Lempster,
Newport, Charlestown, Boscawen, Canterbury, Concord, Dunbarton,
Loudon, Hooksett, Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, Barrington,
Rochester, Dover, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham, Madbury,
Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, Sullivan, Surry, Jaffrey, Manchester,
Pelham, Nashua, Salem, Atkinson, Newton, Plaistow, Chester,
Derry, Hampstead, Exeter, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, Hampton,
Hampton Falls, North Hampton, Seabrook, Amherst, Milford,
Mont Vernon, Goffstown, Peterborough, Sharon, and Weare
853 AM EDT Tue Aug 28 2018

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* Heat Index Values...Up to 102 due to temperatures in the mid
  90s, and dewpoints in the upper 60s.

* Timing...Today and Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned
room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and
neighbors, especially older adults who live alone, to make sure
they are able to stay cool.

People who work or exercise outside or in hot environments, and
children attending summer camps or outdoor sports practices
should take extra precautions. When possible...reschedule
strenuous activities to early morning. Know the signs and
symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight
and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of
water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and
health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency...call 9 1 1.

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Schwibs

10:41 AM ADT Tuesday 28 August 2018
Heat Warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Humidex values reaching 36 are expected.

A warm and humid airmass will settle over New Brunswick today and persist into Wednesday.

Temperatures are expected to reach 28 to 30 degrees across much of the province today, with slightly cooler conditions expected over northern and coastal areas of the province.

As the airmass lingers tonight, overnight lows will remain near 20 degrees before warming up on Wednesday.

The daytime high on Wednesday is expected to reach near 28 degrees across southern parts of the province, with cooler conditions again expect over northern New Brunswick and along coastal areas. Humidex values will also be high today and Wednesday, with values between 34 to 37.

Slightly cooler conditions are expected on Thursday, with humidex values in the low 30's. Much drier conditions are expected Friday.

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.

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks 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.

10:41 AM ADT Tuesday 28 August 2018
Heat Warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Humidex values reaching 36 are expected.

A warm and humid airmass will settle over Nova Scotia today and persist for several days. Temperatures are expected to reach 28 to 30 degrees across much of the province today, with slightly cooler conditions expected along coastal areas.

As the airmass lingers tonight, overnight lows will remain near 20 degrees before temperatures rise on Wednesday.

The daytime high on Wednesday is expected to reach near 30 degrees across the province, with cooler conditions over Cape Breton and coastal areas. Humidex values will also be high today and Wednesday, with values between 34 to 37.

On Thursday, the temperatures will remain in the high 20's before a cold front moves across the province Thursday night bringing cooler and drier conditions for Friday.

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.

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks 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.