Saturday, July 18, 2020

Excessive Heat Warnings Issued For Southern Maine, Much of New Brunswick, And Most of Nova Scotia

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1000 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2020

MEZ012>014-021-NHZ005>007-191200-
/O.CON.KGYX.HT.Y.0003.200719T1500Z-200720T0000Z/
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Kennebec-
Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-
Including the cities of Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover,
Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford,
Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton,
Chesterville, Jay, Athens, Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra,
Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor,
Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Lebanon, Lyme, Ashland,
Ellsworth, Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Wakefield, Bridgewater,
Brookfield, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro, Moultonborough,
Claremont, Cornish, Unity, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Lempster,
Newport, and Charlestown
1000 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2020

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 96 expected.

* WHERE...Southern Franklin, Southern Somerset and Kennebec
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&
$$

10:18 PM ADT Saturday 18 July 2020
Heat Warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Temperatures reaching 32 degrees Celsius, humidex 38, combined with overnight lows near 16 degrees Celsius are expected for the next 3 days.

Time span: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Maximum daytime temperatures: 28 to 32 degrees Celsius, except cooler along parts of the coast.

Minimum nighttime temperatures: 16 to 20 degrees Celsius.

Locations: mainland Nova Scotia.

Remarks: Very high temperatures and humidity are expected for most of mainland Nova Scotia for the next several days.

Extreme heat affects everyone.

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

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.

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.

10:17 PM ADT Saturday 18 July 2020
Heat Warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Temperatures reaching 34 degrees Celsius, humidex 39, combined with overnight lows near 18 degrees Celsius are expected for the next 3 days.

An extended period of very warm to hot weather is expected.

Time span: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Maximum daytime temperatures: 28 to 34 degrees Celsius, except cooler along parts of the coast.

Minimum nighttime temperatures: 17 to 22 degrees Celsius.

Locations: eastern and central New Brunswick.

Remarks: Very high temperatures and humidity are expected for most of eastern and central New Brunswick for the next several days.

Extreme heat affects everyone.

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

Keep your house cool. Block the sun by closing curtains or blinds.

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.

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