Heatwave Day Two - 08/05/2022

New Brunswick

Saint Stephen

Max: 32.2°C

Min: 18.9°C

Nova Scotia

Tracadie

Max: 32.5°C

Min: 18.8°C

Ingonish Beach

Max: 33.4°C

Min: 19.5°C

Port Hawkesbury Airport

Max: 32.1°C

Min: 16.2°C

Maine 

Bangor

Max: 90°F/32.2°C

Min: 69°F/20.5°C

Augusta ASOS

Max: 90°F/32.2°C

Min: 73°F/22.8°C

Bathel 2 SSE

Max: 92°F/33.3°C

Min: 60°F/15.5°C

Cape Neddick

Max: 90°F/32.2°C

Min: 65°F/18.3°C

Harmony

Max: 91°F/32.8°C

Min: 62°F/16.7°C

Hartford

Max: 90°F/32.2°C

Min: 61°F/16.1°C

Hollis

Max: 95°F/35.0°C

Min: 59°F/15.0°C

Livermore Falls 1 E

Max: 93°F/33.9°C

Min: 68°F/20.0°C

New Sharon

Max: 90°F/32.2°C

Min: 61°F/16.1°C

Poland

Max: 91°F/32.8°C

Min: 63°F/17.2°C

Turner

Max: 92°F/33.3°C

Min: 63°F/17.2°C

Waterville WWTP

Max: 93°F/33.9°C

Min: 70°F/21.1°C

Winthrop

Max: 94°F/34.4°C

Min: 71°F/21.7°C

Weather summary

for New Brunswick

issued by Environment Canada

at 3:22 a.m. ADT Saturday 6 August 2022.

Discussion.

The following area set a daily maximum temperature record on August 

5, 2022: 

St. Stephen Area (St. Stephen) 

New record of 32.2 

Old record of 31.0 set in 1977 

Records in this area have been kept since 1951 

Note: the temperature record reported here has been derived from a 

selection of historical stations in this 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 3:25 a.m. ADT Saturday 6 August 2022.

Discussion.

The following areas set a daily maximum temperature record on August 

5, 2022: 

Antigonish Area (Tracadie) 

New record of 32.5 

Old record of 31.7 set in 1925 

Records in this area have been kept since 1910 

Ingonish Area (Ingonish Beach RCS) 

New record of 33.4 

Old record of 31.3 set in 2002 

Records in this area have been kept since 1950 

Kejimkujik (National Park) Area (Kejimkujik 1) 

New record of 31.7 

Old record of 31.5 set in 1988 

Records in this area have been kept since 1966 

Port Hawkesbury Area (Port Hawkesbury) 

New record of 32.1 

Old record of 31.0 set in 1985 

Records in this area have been kept since 1960 

Sydney Area (Sydney A) 

New record of 31.5 

Old record of 31.1 set in 1909 

Records in this area have been kept since 1870 

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 Advisories Extended To The Northern Half Of New Brunswick And The Southern Half Of Maine

4:00 PM ADT Saturday 06 August 2022

Heat Warning in effect for:

Campbellton and eastern half of Restigouche County

western half of Restigouche County

A period of hot and humid weather is occurring.

Time span: through Sunday.

Maximum temperatures: 29 to 33 degrees Celsius (Humidex reaching 36 to 39; likely exceeding 40 on Sunday in some areas).

Minimum overnight temperatures: 18 to 23 degrees Celsius.

Locations: New Brunswick.

Remarks: Hot, humid weather will continue through the weekend, with relatively warm nighttime temperatures and high humidity providing little relief in the overnight hours. The hottest day is expected to be Sunday in most areas.

On Sunday Humidex values are expected to exceed 40 in several localities, including Kouchibouguac National Park, Kent County, Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick, Sussex - Kennebecasis Valley and Kings County, Grand Lake and Queens County, Oromocto and Sunbury County, Fredericton and Southern York County and St. Stephen and Northern Charlotte County.

Cooler conditions can be expected along parts of the coast during this event.

Temperatures are forecast to turn much cooler over all areas on Monday with the passage of a cold front.

The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.

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

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

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

318 PM EDT Sat Aug 6 2022

MEZ011-015>017-029-031-032-070330-

/O.NEW.KCAR.HT.Y.0003.220807T1500Z-220808T0000Z/

Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-

Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Southern Piscataquis-

Northern Washington-

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,

Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro,

and Topsfield

318 PM EDT Sat Aug 6 2022

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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 99 expected.

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

  Hancock, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock, Southern

  Piscataquis and Northern Washington 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.

&&

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