10:54 AM ADT Monday 29 July 2024 Heat Warning in effect for: Postville - Makkovik Very warm and humid weather is expected to continue. Time span: continuing through today. Maximum daytime temperatures: 28 to 32 degrees Celsius (Humidex 33 to 37). Locations: Upper Lake Melville and the Labrador coast from Postville to Lodge Bay. Remarks: Cooler conditions can be expected where winds blow onshore and along the immediate coastline. 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. Never leave people, particularly children, 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 call HealthLine 811 for advice on health risks, symptoms and precautions associated with heat. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NLwx . Issued by Environment Canada and the Department of Health and Community Services of Newfoundland and Labrador