Province remains under heat warning
Federal weather service’s forecast for extended hot, humid conditions proves to be on point
The heat warning that went into effect Friday persists well into this week, as the federal weather service reaffirmed Tuesday it’s still merited right into Wednesday.
Environment and Climate Change Canada’s weather service issued a heat warning late last week, advising that warm and humid conditions will pose a risk to people’s health.
It predicted the warning - in effect for all areas of New Brunswick, save for the Fundy Coast - would begin Friday and last until Wednesday.
And as the new work week got underway, that prediction has proven to be on the nose.
The province remains under that heat warning, which is expected to continue Wednesday as well.
The weather service is calling for maximum daytime temperatures of 28 to 31 C, with a humidex of 36 to 38 C on Tuesday.
The lows for Tuesday night will be 18 to 20 C, it said.
“The maximum temperatures and humidex will affect most of the warning region, with cooler temperatures expected near parts of the coast,” Tuesday’s warning statement said.
“Conditions are expected to improve Wednesday night.”
Conditions will pose greater health risks for seniors, infants and young kids, pregnant women, the ill, and those with disability or mobility issues, it said.
“Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration,” it said.
“Reduce your heat risk. Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day. All workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool or shaded space.”
The forecast for Fredericton is a hot and mainly cloudy day, with a 60 per cent chance of showers Tuesday afternoon with risk of a thundershower.
The high in Fredericton is predicted to reach 30 C, with a humidex of 39 C and a UV index 8 or very high.
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