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Heat warning issued for mainland Nova Scotia

The temperature over the next four days will be in the high 20s and low 30s.

Temperatures will be in high 20s and low 30s over next 4 days, says Environment Canada

Red areas on this map show where the heat warning is in place. (CBC)

Heat warnings have been issued for mainland Nova Scotia by Environment andClimate Change Canada.

Temperatures for Thursday, Friday and the weekend will be in the high 20s and low 30s for most areas, with cooler temperatures along the coast.

High humidity could make it feel even hotter about 35 C or higher for both Thursday and Friday, with the most oppressive humidity predicted for Thursday night and Friday.

The humidity is expectedto ease somewhaton Saturday, but the relief will be short-lived as muggy air looks set to returnon Sunday.

It will be especially muggy in Halifax in Friday. (CBC)

Nighttime temperatures will bring little relief with lows in the high teens and low 20s.

People are advised tostay cool and watch for signs of heat stroke and dehydration.

Ryan Snoddon's weather forecast for July 20, 2022

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Ryan Snoddon's weather forecast for July 20, 2022

Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs ranging from 28 Cto 32 C, with winds southerly from 20-40 kilometres an hourand humidex values from 34 to 38.

Friday will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs between 26 C and 30 Cand a humidex value in the mid- to high-30s.

This criteria for a heat warning in Nova Scotia is two or more days with temperatures above 29 C and nighttime temperatures of 16 C or warmer. It could also be two or more days of humidex values of 36 or higher. (CBC)

Saturday will be a mix of sun and cloud with highs between 27 C and 31 C with decreasinghumidity.

Sunday will have increasing clouds, high temperatures between 28 C and 32 C withhumidity rising again.

Watch CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon's full forecast:

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