Friday, July 26, 2019

Heat Alerts issued for most of New Brunswick, Western and Northern Nova Scotia

10:10 PM ADT Friday 26 July 2019
Heat Warning in effect for:

Hants County
Temperatures reaching 29 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 16 degrees Celsius are expected for the next 5 days.

A warm and increasingly humid air mass will begin to push into the Maritimes this weekend and will remain into the middle of next week.

Maximum temperatures this Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach or exceed 29 degrees celsius, especially in the valley and interior regions of southwestern Nova Scotia. Nighttime temperatures Saturday into Sunday are not expected to drop below 16 degrees. Humidex values are expected to remain below 35 over the weekend.

It is likely that the heat will spread further to the east on Sunday and continue into the middle of next week, as humidity continues to increase. Humidex values could exceed 36 on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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.

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

Heat stroke is a medical emergency. If you feel dizzy or disoriented seek medical attention. Call 911 or your local emergency number. If someone has a high temperature and is unconscious or confused or has stopped sweating. Cool the person right away.

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.

10:10 PM ADT Friday 26 July 2019
Heat Warning in effect for:

Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass
Temperatures reaching 29 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 16 degrees Celsius are expected for the next 5 days.

A warm and increasingly humid air mass will begin to push into the Maritimes this weekend and will remain into the middle of next week.

Maximum temperatures this Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach or exceed 29 degrees celsius, especially in the valley and interior regions of southwestern Nova Scotia. Nighttime temperatures Saturday into Sunday are not expected to drop below 16 degrees. Humidex values are expected to remain below 35 over the weekend.

It is likely that the heat will spread further to the east on Sunday and continue into the middle of next week, as humidity continues to increase. Humidex values could exceed 36 on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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.

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

Heat stroke is a medical emergency. If you feel dizzy or disoriented seek medical attention. Call 911 or your local emergency number. If someone has a high temperature and is unconscious or confused or has stopped sweating. Cool the person right away.

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.

10:09 PM ADT Friday 26 July 2019
Heat Warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 18 degrees Celsius are expected for the next 3 to 5 days.

A warm and increasingly humid air mass will begin to push into the Maritimes this weekend and will remain into the middle of next week.

Maximum temperatures this Saturday and Sunday are expected to range from 27 to 29 degrees for most of New Brunswick, with areas of southwestern and eastern New Brunswick reaching or possibly exceeding 30 degrees. Coastal areas may remain a bit cooler in an onshore breeze. Nighttime temperatures Saturday into Sunday are expected to range from 17 to 20 degrees, which will not provide much relief from the heat. Humidex values, however, are expected to remain below or near 35 over the weekend.

It is likely that the heat will continue into the middle of next week with an increase in humidity on Tuesday and Wednesday, when humidex values could exceed 36.

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.

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.