3:55 PM ADT Thursday 11 July 2024 Heat Warning in effect for: Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick A period of very warm and humid weather is expected. Time span: Friday through Wednesday. Maximum temperature Friday: 27 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36). Minimum temperature Friday night: 20 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature Saturday: near 28 Celsius (Humidex 36 to 38). Locations: Central and southern New Brunswick (excluding the Fundy Coast) Remarks: the maximum temperatures and humidex given will affect most of the warning region, with cooler temperatures expected near parts of the coast in eastern New Brunswick. Temperatures and humidex are expected to peak on Sunday with temperatures as high as 31 degrees Celsius and humidex near 39. Conditions are expected to improve Wednesday night. Extreme heat can affect everyone?s health. Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions. Reduce your heat risk. Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day. Limit direct sun exposure. Shade yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed, breathable hat and/or an umbrella. 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 . Watches 1:35 PM ADT Thursday 11 July 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing heavy rain. Potential rainfall rates: 25 mm per hour or higher. Locations: southern New Brunswick. Time span: continuing until this evening. Remarks: Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop over portions of southern New Brunswick today. Localized torrential downpours are possible with these thunderstorms. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall. 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 .
