Monday, July 15, 2019

Heat Alerts issued for Southern New Brunswick & Western Nova Scotia

10:09 PM ADT Monday 15 July 2019
Heat Warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Humidex values reaching 35 are expected for the next 2 days.

A warm and humid airmass will move into New Brunswick on Tuesday and persist on Wednesday. For central and eastern regions of the province, maximum daytime temperatures near 30 degrees, and humidex values near 35, are expected on both days. Minimum overnight temperatures will remain between 18 and 20 degrees providing little relief from the heat. Temperatures will be cooler along the coast where southwest winds blow onshore.

Temperature and humidity levels will decrease Wednesday night and into Thursday morning as a cold front sweeps across the province.

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

Seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, swimming pool, shower or bath, or air-conditioned spot like a public building.

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

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.

10:09 PM ADT Monday 15 July 2019
Heat Warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Humidex values reaching 35 are expected for the next 2 days.

A warm and humid airmass will move into Nova Scotia on Tuesday and persist on Wednesday. For southwestern and central regions of the province, maximum daytime temperatures near 29 degrees, and humidex values near 35, are expected on Tuesday and Wednesday. Minimum overnight temperatures will remain near 17 degrees providing little relief from the heat. Temperatures will be cooler along the coast where southwest winds blow onshore.

Temperature and humidity levels will decrease Wednesday night and into Thursday morning as a cold front sweeps across the province.

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 at https://novascotia.ca/heat-related-illness/.

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.