Heat Warning Issued

Environment Canada

(Locations listed below description)

A period of hot and humid weather is occurring. Humidex values between 36 and 39 are expected for the next several days.

Time span: Through Sunday.

Maximum temperatures: 30 to 33 degrees celsius (humidex reaching 36 to 39), cooler along parts of the Coast.

Minimum overnight temperatures: 18 degrees celsius.

Locations: New Brunswick.

Remarks: Hot, humid weather will continue through the weekend, with relatively warm nighttime temperatures and high humidity providing little relief in the overnight hours.

Cooler conditions can be expected along parts of the Coast during this event.

Reduce your heat risk. Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

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 nbstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

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