Todays weather for the Halifax area
The heat warning continues via Environment Canada A mix of sun and cloud for today with a chance of showers this afternoon and high of 29c (37c humidex) and very high UV index A chance of showers this evening before e clearing with a low of 17c...
Burning restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily. Burning is not allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm.
**** Info via DNR Burning restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily. Burning is not allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. During wildfire risk season (15 March to 15 October), no domestic brush burning or campfires are allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, except industrial permits. Burn restrictions are updated daily at 2:00...
Heat Safety and Precautions for the Summer
**** HRFE Release Heat Safety and Precautions for the Summer Heat Exhaustion Safety Bright summer days bring hot and humid temperatures, so we encourage everyone to take precautions. Heat Illnesses are preventable Wear sunscreen and appropriate clothing. Take a break from the heat by spending a few hours in a cool place. It could be...
With the hot weather, Halifax Regional Police reminds citizens to not leave their pets in parked vehicles
Repost **** HRP Media Release Pets in parked vehicles With the hot weather, Halifax Regional Police reminds citizens to not leave their pets in parked vehicles. On a warm day, even with the windows open, a parked vehicle quickly becomes like a furnace and presents potentially fatal conditions for pets left inside. With warm temperatures...
Todays weather for the Halifax area
The heat warning continues via Environment Canada A mix of sun and cloud for today with a chance of showers and risk of thundershowers this afternoon and breezy with a high of 27c (36c humidex) and very high UV index Cloudy tonight with a chance of showers and risk of thundershowers and breezy with a...
Heat warning continues – Update
**** Info via Environment Canada Heat warning continues – Update Very warm and humid conditions will continue. Time span: likely 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...
Penhorn Beach recreational water quality advisory lifted
**** HRM Media Release Penhorn Beach recreational water quality advisory lifted The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the recreational water quality advisory has been lifted at Penhorn Beach and Birch Cove Beach in Dartmouth. These are supervised beaches. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised municipal beaches during July and August. Previous...
Burning restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily. Burning is not allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm.
**** Info via DNR Burning restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily. Burning is not allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. During wildfire risk season (15 March to 15 October), no domestic brush burning or campfires are allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, except industrial permits. Burn restrictions are updated daily at 2:00...
(Update) A Wolfville youth has been found deceased after flash flooding in the town and surrounding Kings County communities
**** RCMP Media Release Wolfville youth located deceased after flash flooding A Wolfville youth has been found deceased after flash flooding in the town and surrounding Kings County communities. On July 11, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Kings District RCMP received a report that a youth was pulled into a water-filled ditch at a park on...
Weekly Traffic Advisories (12 July)
Weekly Traffic Advisories (12 July) Note: Each week the local listings are expanded and updated. During the week new and updated tasks are added. Every week a new post is started with fresh info but previous posts may be still valid. **** Municipal Release Traffic Delay – Lucasville Road Location: Lucasville Road at the bridge over...