Bell Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Hot and humid weather continues.

Locations: most of Newfoundland (excluding the southern Avalon, south coast, and western side of the Northern Peninsula).

Time span: ending by Thursday night.

Maximum temperatures today: 28 to 33 degrees Celsius (Humidex 31 to 38). Warmest in central and northeastern Newfoundland. Cooler where southwesterly winds blow onshore.

Maximum temperatures Thursday: 26 to 28 degrees Celsius.

Minimum overnight temperatures: 16 to 20 degrees Celsius.

Remarks: Much of the island will remain abnormally hot today. A moderating trend will begin Thursday with increasing cloud cover and possible showers, though temperatures are expected to stay warm enough over most areas to warrant a continuation of the heat warning until Thursday night.

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Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/how-protect-yourself.html https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/who-is-at-risk.html

Please call HealthLine 811 for advice on health risks, symptoms and precautions associated with heat.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NLwx.

Smoke from wildfires will significantly reduce local air quality.

Locations: Avalon Peninsula North and St. John's and vicinity.

Short range wind forecast: west-southwest 30 gusting to 50 km/h.

Remarks: Smoke from wildfires in Conception Bay North and in the Paddy's Pond area will significantly reduce air quality downwind of these fires. Smoke conditions may vary locally as wind and fire behaviour changes.

People more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should avoid strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.

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During heavy smoke conditions, everyone’s health is at risk regardless of their age or health status.

Limit time outdoors. Reschedule or cancel outdoor sports, activities and events.

You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.

Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.