4:54 AM ADT Saturday 13 July 2024 Heat Warning in effect for: Sussex - Kennebecasis Valley and Kings County A period of very warm and humid weather is expected. Time span: today through Wednesday. Maximum daytime temperatures: 28 to 30 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 38). Minimum overnight temperatures: 18 to 20 degrees Celsius. Locations: northeastern, 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 Sunday to Wednesday afternoon with temperatures as high as 31 degrees Celsius and humidex near 39 each afternoon. Conditions are expected to improve Wednesday night. Extreme heat can affect everyone?s health. Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration. Never leave people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle. 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. 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 .