Heat warning in effect for most of the province (July 20 3:30pm report)

From Environment Canada:

Humidex values reaching 36 are expected for the next 3 days.

A period of very warm and humid weather is expected.

Time span: Thursday through Sunday.

Maximum daytime temperatures: 29 to 32 degrees Celsius (Humidex 34 to 38), 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. The highest values are expected to occur over most areas on Thursday and Friday. 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.

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.

Source: Release