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heat warning in effectA period of very warm and humid weather is expected.Time span: today through Thursday.Maximum temperature today: near 29 degrees Celsius (Humidex 35)Minimum temperature today night: 16 degrees Celsius.Maximum temperature Wednesday: 29 to 34 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 39)Minimum temperature Wednesday night: 16 to 19 degrees Celsius.Maximum temperature Thursday: 29 to 34 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 41)Minimum temperature Thursday night: 18 to 21 degrees Celsius.Locations: Inland sections of western Nova Scotia including the Annapolis Valley. Remarks: these very warm conditions could possibly continue into Friday.Heat stroke is a medical emergency! Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately if you or someone you are caring for has a high body temperature and is either confused, has stopped sweating or becomes unconscious.While waiting for help, cool the person right away: move them to a cool place, apply cold water to large areas of the skin and fan the person as much as possible.###The health risks are greater for older adults, infants and young children, pregnant people, people with physical and/or mental illnesses, and people with disabilities or mobility issues.Information is provided on the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website at https://novascotia.ca/heat-related-illness/.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #NSStorm.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.

Environment Canada