Heat warning in effect for most of Nova Scotia

CITYnews halifax / By Dan Ahlstrand

The majority of Nova Scotia is under a heat warning again on Monday.

Environment Canada says an area stretching from northern Cape Breton south to Digby and Shelburne will see temperatures in the low 30s. With humidity factored in, it will feel even warmer.

Halifax Regional Municipality is included in the warning, and 95.7’s weather specialist Allister Aalders says most of the city will see high temperatures in the low 30s.

“Because we have an onshore southerly wind, the closer you are to the Atlantic coast the cooler it will be,” said Aalders. “Right at the water’s edge its closer to 21 C both Monday and Tuesday.”

Aalders says there is no immediate relief from the dry conditions in the province. There is no rain in the forecast Monday or Tuesday, and just a chance of showers on Wednesday.

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“With high pressure dominating, that means lots of sunshine. By Wednesday, there is a chance of some isolated showers, and then Thursday, a cold front will move in, triggering scattered showers and a chance of some thunderstorms,” he said.

Nova Scotia remains under a ban restricting travel through wooded areas. In addition to that restriction, a total fire ban is in effect in the province.

Anyone caught violating the ban is subject to a $25,000 fine.