Heat warning issued in Nova Scotia for the second day in a row
Heat warning is in place for the second day in a row for western and central Nova Scotia.
Heat warning is in place for the second day in a row for western and central Nova Scotia.
Heat warning issued in NS for second day in a row
A heat warning remains in effect for most of mainland Nova Scotia for the second day in a row.
Environment Canada says the maximum temperature Wednesday will be 30 degrees, though it will feel more like 35 degrees with the humidex.
That's a bit cooler than Tuesday, when temperatures felt near 40 degrees with the humidex in western and central Nova Scotia.
Environment Canada says conditions will be cooler along the coast.
The heat warning is in effect for the following counties:
Annapolis
Colchester – Truro and south
Digby
Halifax
Hants
Kings
Lunenburg
Queens
Shelburne
Yarmouth
Cooler temperatures are expected Thursday and into the weekend.
There are no heat warnings in New Brunswick or P.E.I.
'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,' explains Environment Canada in its alert.
The agency is urging residents to check on seniors, people who live alone and anyone who is at greater risk of heat-related illness. It's also asking people to watch for early signs of heat exhaustion, which include:
headache
nausea
dizziness
thirst
dark urine
intense fatigue
Those symptoms, along with hot, red skin, confusion and a change in consciousness, can indicate signs of a heat stroke, which is a medical emergency. Environment Canada says 911 should be called if heat stroke is suspected.
'While you wait for medical attention, try to cool the person by moving them to a cool place, removing extra clothing, applying cold water or ice packs around the body,' says the agency. 'Drink water often and before you feel thirsty to replace fluids.'
As for ways to beat the heat, Environment Canada offers these recommendations:
close blinds and shades
open windows if it's cooler outside than inside
turn on fans and/or air conditioning
move to the coolest area of your home
go to a cool public space, such as a cooling centre, community centre or library
For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
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