Heat Warning Issued

(Locations listed below description)

Humidex values reaching 36 are expected.

A period of warm and humid weather is expected.

Time span: Thursday through Sunday.

Maximum daytime temperatures: 28 to 30 degrees celsius (humidex 34 to 38), except cooler along parts of the Coast.

Minimum overnight temperatures: 18 to 20 degrees celsius.

Location: Prince Edward Island.

Remarks: A combination of very warm temperatures and elevated humidity will create very high humidex values over the next several days. The highest values expected to occur over most areas on Friday. Temperatures are expected to turn cooler Sunday evening.

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.

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.

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.

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ISSUED:

• Kings County P.E.I.
• Prince County P.E.I.
• Queens County P.E.I.