11:00 AM ADT Thursday 11 July 2024 Heat Warning in effect for: Pictou County Very warm and humid conditions will continue. Time span: today, with humid conditions likely again Friday. Maximum daytime temperatures : near 29 degrees Celsius (Humidex 37). Minimum overnight temperatures: near 20 degrees Celsius. Location: Antigonish, Pictou and Colchester County Truro and south. 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. Limit direct sun exposure. Shade yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed, breathable hat and/or an umbrella. Watch for early signs of heat illness (feeling unwell, fatigue, thirst, headache) as these can rapidly evolve into life-threatening emergencies. Move to a cooler environment immediately, such as a shaded or air-conditioned space. 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. Information is provided on the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website at novascotia.ca/heat-related-illness/ . Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm . Issued by Environment Canada and the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
