Heat Warnings Issues For The Southern Half of Maine, The Southern Half Of New Brunswick, And SW Nova Scotia

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

912 PM EDT Sun Jun 27 2021

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Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-

Southern Piscataquis-

Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor,

Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook,

Great Pond, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford

912 PM EDT Sun Jun 27 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 97 expected.

* WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior

  Hancock and Southern Piscataquis Counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 6 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

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9:59 PM ADT Sunday 27 June 2021

Heat Warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

A period of very warm and humid weather continues.

Time span: continuing through Monday.

Minimum temperature tonight: 18 to 23 degrees Celsius.

Maximum temperature Monday: 32 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 40).

Minimum temperature Monday night: 17 to 21 degrees Celsius.

Locations: central and southern New Brunswick.

Remarks: Temperatures will generally be cooler along the coast. Temperatures are expected to return to more seasonable values on Tuesday.

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.

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.

9:59 PM ADT Sunday 27 June 2021

Heat Warning in effect for:

Yarmouth County

A period of very warm and humid weather is expected.

Time span: Monday into Tuesday.

Maximum temperature Monday: 32 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 39).

Minimum temperature Monday night: 17 to 21 degrees Celsius.

Maximum temperature Tuesday: 32 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 39).

Locations: central to western Nova Scotia, including Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens, Lunenburg, Annapolis and Kings counties.

Remarks: Cooler conditions can be expected along parts of the coast. Heat warnings may need to be expanded further east but there is less confidence at this at this time.

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.

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.