Heat warnings remain in place across Nova Scotia, with the hot and humid weather expected to stick around for several more days.
Environment Canada meteorologist Ian Hubbard says temperatures are expected to reach the low 30s through Friday.
Some areas could hit 32 or 33 degrees, with humidex values making it feel closer to 40.
Hubbard says the heat alerts were issued because the province is expected to see consecutive days above warning thresholds, without much relief overnight.
In Nova Scotia, heat warnings are generally issued when daytime highs are expected to reach at least 29 degrees for consecutive days and overnight lows stay above 16 degrees.
Warnings can also be issued when humidex values are expected to reach 36 or higher.
Hubbard says the warnings are based on health guidance and are meant to help people make decisions to stay cool, especially those more vulnerable to heat.
Possible records
Some daily temperature records could be possible depending on the location.
“Anytime you start hitting values of 32 or 33, this time of year, you might see some records,” Hubbard said.
He says it will depend on the station, how close an area is to the coast and whether it is typically one of the province’s hotter spots.
Relief not expected until weekend
Hubbard says the heat is being driven by warm, moist air moving into Nova Scotia from the southwest.
A ridge of high pressure is helping keep that air mass in place, with little active weather expected over the next couple of days.
That also means there is no significant lightning risk expected in the short term.
Relief is expected to arrive gradually over the weekend.
Hubbard says some coastal areas may feel a bit cooler sooner, but inland areas are expected to stay hot through the next few days.
He says the weather pattern should begin to shift Saturday or Sunday, with more noticeable relief expected by Monday.
