Heatwave Day Three - 08/06/2022

Nova Scotia

Kejimkujik Park

Max: 33.3°C

Min: 18.8°C

Maine

Augusta ASOS

Max: 92°F/33.3°C

Min: 70°F/21.1°C

Durham

Max: 91°F/32.8°C

Min 69°F/20.5°C

Fryeburg ASOS

Max: 92°F/33.3°C

Min 66°F/18.9°C

Harmony

Max: 90°F/32.2°C

Min: 63°F/17.2°C

Wintrop

Max: 91°F/32.8°C

Min: 70°F/21.1°C

Weather summary

for Nova Scotia

issued by Environment Canada

at 3:39 a.m. ADT Sunday 7 August 2022.

Discussion.

The following areas set or tied a daily maximum temperature record 

on August 6, 2022: 

Kejimkujik (National Park) Area (Kejimkujik 1) 

New record of 33.3 

Old record of 32.6 set in 1996 

Records in this area have been kept since 1966 

Parrsboro Area (Parrsboro) 

Tied record of 30.0 set in 1984 

Records in this area have been kept since 1897 

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 Northward Into Southern Aroostook County Maine

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

1029 AM EDT Sun Aug 7 2022

MEZ005-006-072230-

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

Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-

Including the cities of Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten,

Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills

1029 AM EDT Sun Aug 7 2022

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot and Southeast Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 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.

&&

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