N.B. heat wave: Temperatures could feel like 40 C this week
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Environment Canada issued a heat warning on Monday morning, forecasting temperatures to reach up to 33 degrees C with a humidex value of 40 during the week.
The entire province of New Brunswick is forecast to experience “very hot and humid weather” throughout the week, as a heat warning was issued by Environment Canada on Monday.
The weather agency said the heat wave is expected to begin on Tuesday, reaching a daytime high of 30 C with a humidex value of 35.
“Hot conditions could possibly continue into Friday, especially over central and southwestern areas of the province,” read the alert.
“Extreme heat can affect everyone’s health.”
The heat is projected to rise throughout Wednesday and Thursday, with conditions forecast to reach between 30 C and 33 C, and potentially feeling like 40 C due to the humidity on both days.
Temperatures are expected to drop in the evening, with the minimum temperatures ranging between 22 to 24 C overnight on Wednesday.
The notice from Environment Canada, which was released at 4:29 a.m. Monday, noted that heat warnings are issued when high temperature or humidity conditions could pose a heightened risk of heat illnesses such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
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