Excessive Heath Warnings Issued For The Maritimes And Maine

9:49 PM ADT Saturday 13 July 2024

A period of very warm and humid weather is expected.

Time span: Sunday through to Tuesday.

Maximum daytime temperatures: 30 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36).

Minimum overnight temperatures: 18 to 20 degrees Celsius.

Locations: Prince Edward Island.

Remarks: Cooler conditions can be expected along parts of the coast. Conditions are expected to improve somewhat on Wednesday.

The health risks are greater for older adults, infants and young children, pregnant people, people with physical and/or mental illnesses, and people with disabilities or mobility issues.

Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.

Never leave people, particularly children, 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 PEstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #PEStorm.

In effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

9:48 PM ADT Saturday 13 July 2024

Very warm and humid conditions will continue.

Time span: continuing through Wednesday.

Locations: all of Nova Scotia; except Digby, Yarmouth and Shelburne Counties.

Maximum daytime temperatures : near 28 to 32 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 39).

Minimum overnight temperatures: near 18 to 20 degrees Celsius.

Remarks: A period of very warm and humid weather has once again settled over the province. Currently, warning conditions are not expected for the southwestern corner of the province. Temperatures and humidex values are expected to peak Monday through Wednesday afternoon. 

Conditions will improve across the province on Wednesday night.

Extreme heat can affect everyone’s health.

Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.

Reduce your heat risk.  Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.

Never leave people, particularly children, 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 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@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

Issued by Environment Canada and the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness

In effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

9:45 PM ADT Saturday 13 July 2024

A period of very warm and humid weather is expected.

Time span: continuing through Wednesday.

Maximum daytime temperatures: 29 to 31 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 39).

Minimum overnight temperatures: 18 to 20 degrees Celsius.

Locations: northeastern, central, and southern New Brunswick (excluding the Fundy Coast).

Remarks: the maximum temperatures and humidex will affect most of the warning region, with cooler temperatures expected near parts of the coast over eastern New Brunswick. Conditions are expected to improve Wednesday night.

Extreme heat can affect everyone’s health.

Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.

Never leave people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Watch for early signs of heat illness (feeling unwell, fatigue, thirst, headache) as these can rapidly evolve into life-threatening emergencies. Move to a cooler environment immediately, such as a shaded or air-conditioned space.

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.

In effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Caribou ME

247 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2024

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-

Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-

Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-

Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis-

Northern Washington-

247 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far

Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine, Interior DownEast Maine, North

Woods Maine and Penobscot Valley Maine.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Thunderstorms will move across the area this afternoon and evening. A

few storms could produce heavy downpours and strong wind gusts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Heat indices could approach the heat advisory criteria of 95 degrees

any day Sunday through Wednesday. There is a chance of strong

thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather

conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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