Excessive Heat Warning Issued For SW Nova Scotia

3:54 PM ADT Thursday 18 June 2020
Heat Warning in effect for:

Yarmouth County
A period of record-breaking hot temperatures is expected to continue.

Time span: continuing into Friday, and Saturday over southern sections.

Maximum Temperature Friday: 33 to 35 degrees Celsius (Humidex 34 to 39).
Maximum Temperature Saturday: 30 to 34 degrees Celsius (Humidex 34 to 36).

Minimum Temperatures: 17 to 20 degrees Celsius.

Locations: Inland areas of Nova Scotia.

Remarks: Cooler temperatures will occur along parts of the coast, where winds blow onshore. Temperatures will return to more seasonal values over northern Nova Scotia on Saturday, however, hot weather is expected to continue over southern areas.

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

New Daily Maximum Temperature Records Set In New Brunswick - 06/17/2020

Weather summary
for New Brunswick
issued by Environment Canada
at 4:29 a.m. ADT Thursday 18 June 2020.

Discussion.

The following areas set or tied a daily maximum temperature record
on June 17, 2020:

Bas-caraquet Area (Bas Caraquet)
New record of 30.9
Old record of 30.6 set in 1970
Records in this area have been kept since 1964

Bathurst Area (Bathurst A)
Tied record of 32.1 set in 2000
Records in this area have been kept since 1872

Charlo Area (Charlo AUTO)
New record of 31.3
Old record of 30.0 set in 1971
Records in this area have been kept since 1966

Miscou Island Area (Miscou Island (AUT))
New record of 29.0
Old record of 28.5 set in 2006
Records in this area have been kept since 1957

Note: the temperature records reported here have been derived from a
selection of historical stations in each geographic area that were
active during the period of record.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/ASPC

Heatwave Day - 06/17/2020

New Brunswick

Bathurst Airport

Max: 32.1°C
Min: 11.5°C