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Heat Warning in effect
Humidex values reaching 36 are expected for the next 4 days.
A period of very warm and humid weather is expected.
Time span: today through Sunday.
Maximum daytime temperatures: 29 to 32 degrees Celsius (Humidex 34 to 40), except cooler along parts of the coast.
Minimum overnight temperatures: 18 to 22 Celsius.
Locations: Mainland Nova Scotia
Remarks: A combination of very warm temperatures and elevated humidity will create very high humidex values over the next several days. Temperatures are forecast to turn cooler Sunday evening.
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.
Extreme heat affects everyone.
Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay 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.
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@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSstorm.
Extreme heat affects everyone.
Reduce your heat risk. Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.
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@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.
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