Heat warnings issued as temperatures soar in Nova Scotia

CITYnews halifax / By Mark Hodgins

Summer heat has arrived in Nova Scotia.

A yellow-level heat warning has been issued for Lunenburg, Queens, Kings and Annapolis counties, calling for temperatures to be near 30 C on Tuesday and Wednesday.

“Take action to protect yourself and others — extreme heat can affect everyone’s health,” read a statement from Environment Canada. “Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.”

No warning has been issued for the Halifax area, but the forecast is calling for a high of 30 C on Wednesday in the HRM.

The national forecaster says people should watch out for early signs of heat exhaustion, including headache, nausea, dizziness, dark urine and intense fatigue, and stay hydrated.

Temperatures this time of year normally hover around 16 C during the day and 6 C at night, the weather agency notes. By Thursday, temperatures are expected to drop closer to normal.

It’s expected to be a very sunny week in the provincial capital.