Thursday, August 26, 2021

Heat Wave Day - 08/25/2021

New Brunswick

Saint Stephen

Max: 32.7°C
Min: 17.7°C

Nova SCotia

Ingonish Beach

Max: 32.3°C
Min: 13.4°C

Malay Falls

Max: 32.3°C
Min: 15.4°C

Caribou

Max: 88°F/31.1°C*
Min: 62°F/16.7°C

*Denotes a record for the date.

Weather summary
for New Brunswick
issued by Environment Canada
at 4:49 a.m. ADT Thursday 26 August 2021.

Discussion.

The following areas set a daily maximum temperature record on August 
25, 2021: 

Grand Manan Area (Grand Manan Sar CS) 
New record of 30.8 
Old record of 28.6 set in 2007 
Records in this area have been kept since 1962 

Saint John Area (Saint John A) 
New record of 31.6 
Old record of 28.3 set in 1948 
Records in this area have been kept since 1871 

St. Stephen Area (St. Stephen) 
New record of 32.7 
Old record of 29.7 set in 2007 
Records in this area have been kept since 1951 

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

Weather summary
for Nova Scotia
issued by Environment Canada
at 4:49 a.m. ADT Thursday 26 August 2021.

Discussion.

The following areas set a daily maximum temperature record on August 
25, 2021: 

Greenwood Area (Greenwood A) 
New record of 30.8 
Old record of 30.6 set in 1939 
Records in this area have been kept since 1914 

Halifax Area (Halifax Stanfield Int'l A) 
New record of 30.9 
Old record of 29.8 set in 1992 
Records in this area have been kept since 1920 

Ingonish Area (Ingonish Beach RCS) 
New record of 32.3 
Old record of 31.0 set in 1999 
Records in this area have been kept since 1950 

Kejimkujik (National Park) Area (Kejimkujik 1) 
New record of 31.6 
Old record of 29.1 set in 2007 
Records in this area have been kept since 1966 

Sydney Area (Sydney A) 
New record of 31.4 
Old record of 29.4 set in 1950 
Records in this area have been kept since 1870 

Yarmouth Area (Yarmouth A) 
New record of 26.8 
Old record of 25.0 set in 1933 
Records in this area have been kept since 1879 

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

Heat Alerts Issued For Southern Maine, Southern NB, & NS Except For Cape Breton - 08/26/2021

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
654 AM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

MEZ011-015>017-029>031-261900-
/O.CON.KCAR.HT.Y.0006.210826T1600Z-210826T2200Z/
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-
Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor,
Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook,
Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton,
Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport,
Perry, Machias, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford
654 AM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values in the upper 90s expected.

* WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior
  Hancock, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock, Coastal
  Washington and Southern Piscataquis Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&
$$

CB

4:48 AM ADT Thursday 26 August 2021
Heat Warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius will continue. Temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius will continue.

A period of very warm and humid weather continues.

Time span: Today.

Maximum temperature today: 30 to 33 degrees Celsius (Humidex 37 to 40).

Locations: southern and central New Brunswick except near the coast.

Remarks: A warm and humid airmass will remain over the province today. Temperatures are forecast to turn cooler over all areas tonight.

Extreme heat affects everyone.

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.

4:48 AM ADT Thursday 26 August 2021
Heat Warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Temperatures reaching 29 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 18 degrees Celsius are expected for the next 2 days.

A period of very warm and humid weather continues.

Time span: continuing through Friday.

Maximum temperature today: 29 to 31 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 39).
Minimum temperature tonight: 18 to 20 degrees Celsius.
Maximum temperature Friday (South Shore and Halifax County): 29 to 30 degrees Celsius (Humidex 30 to 33).

Locations: Mainland Nova Scotia areas away from the coast.

Remarks: A warm and humid airmass will remain across the entire province today. On Friday morning, a cold front will begin to sweep across the province, bringing relief to northern and eastern areas before the daytime maximums. The South Shore and Halifax County are likely to remain under the heat warning until Friday evening when the front moves through.

The highest temperatures are expected to occur inland away from the coast.

Extreme heat affects everyone.

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.

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.