Heat Advisories Issued For Central New Brunswick, The Fundy Coast Of New Brunswick, And Prince Edward Island

10:13 PM ADT Thursday 04 August 2022

Heat Warning in effect for:

Woodstock and Carleton County

A period of hot and humid weather is occurring. Humidex values between 36 to 40 are expected for the next 4 days.

Time span: through Sunday.

Maximum temperatures: 30 to 32 degrees Celsius (Humidex reaching 36 to 40), cooler along parts of the coast.

Minimum overnight temperatures: 18 degrees Celsius.

Locations: central and southern New Brunswick.

Remarks: High humidity will bring little relief in the overnight hours. Cooler conditions can be expected along parts of the coast during this event. Some uncertainty remains with the ending of this humidity. Conditions are now forecast to persist through the weekend.

Extreme heat affects everyone.

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

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

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place.

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@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

10:13 PM ADT Thursday 04 August 2022

Heat Warning in effect for:

Saint John and County

A period of hot and humid weather is occurring. Humidex values between 36 to 40 are expected for the next 4 days.

Time span: through Sunday.

Maximum temperatures: 30 to 32 degrees Celsius (Humidex reaching 36 to 40), cooler along parts of the coast.

Minimum overnight temperatures: 18 degrees Celsius.

Locations: central and southern New Brunswick.

Remarks: High humidity will bring little relief in the overnight hours. Cooler conditions can be expected along parts of the coast during this event. Some uncertainty remains with the ending of this humidity. Conditions are now forecast to persist through the weekend.

Extreme heat affects everyone.

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

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

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place.

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@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

10:13 PM ADT Thursday 04 August 2022

Heat Warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

Humidex values reaching 33 are expected for the next day.

An extended period of very warm and humid weather is expected.

Time span: today through Sunday.

Maximum daytime temperatures: 28 to 31 degrees Celsius (Humidex 35 to 39), except cooler along parts of the coast.

Minimum overnight temperatures: 18 to 20 degrees Celsius.

Location: Prince Edward Island.

Remarks: A combination of very warm temperatures and elevated humidity will create high humidex values over the next several days. The highest values expected to occur over most areas on Sunday. Temperatures are forecast to turn cooler over all areas on Sunday night with the passage of a cold front.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to PEstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #PEStorm.