About a week ago, we maxed out at 13C with rain and wind... Warnings 4:49 AM ADT Tuesday 01 July 2014 Heat Warning in effect for: Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick Heat conditions - afternoon to evening. A WARM AND HUMID AIRMASS WILL PERSIST OVER THE MARITIMES ON CANADA DAY RESULTING IN HUMIDEX VALUES REACHING AND POSSIBLY EXCEEDING 40 OVER MOST OF THE PROVINCE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SOME COASTAL AREAS. While extreme heat can put everyone at risk from heat illnesses, health risks are greatest for - older adults - infants and young children - people with chronic illnesses such as breathing difficulties, heart conditions or psychiatric illnesses - people who work in the heat - people who exercise in the heat - people without access to air conditioning and - homeless people - the stunnedasmearse Drink plenty of liquids especially water before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration. Never leave people or pets in your care inside a parked vehicle or in direct sunlight. Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Stay up to date with Weatheradio or your local media. Email reports of severe weather to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or call 1-877-815-9900. You may tweet reports using the hashtag #NBStorm. Yeah. I added that one.
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