**** Info via Environment Canada
Heat warning continues
Humidex values reaching 38 are expected.
A period of very warm and humid weather is expected.
Time span: Today, possibly continuing on Wednesday for some regions.
Maximum temperature Tuesday: 30 degrees Celsius (Humidex 34 to 39).
Minimum temperature tonight: 18 degrees Celsius.
Maximum temperature Tuesday: 29 degrees Celsius (Humidex 34 to 37).
Location: Nova Scotia.
Remarks: Cooler conditions can be expected along parts of the coast.
Extreme heat can affect everyone’s health.
Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
Limit direct sun exposure. Shade yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed, breathable hat and/or an umbrella.
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.
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
Source
https://weather.gc.ca/?province=ns&zoom=6¢er=45.44813663,-62.98250415
