Yellow Warning - Heat

An extended period of very warm to hot weather is expected.

Locations: Upper Lake Melville, Eagle River, and Postville to Lodge Bay.

Time span: Saturday until Tuesday.

Maximum daytime temperatures: 28 to 31 degrees Celsius, except cooler in coastal sea breezes. Minimum overnight temperatures: 16 to 20 degrees Celsius.

Remarks: A prolonged period of daytime heat, coupled with elevated nighttime temperatures, is expected to begin Saturday. The warmest conditions will occur inland, while afternoon sea breezes will keep temperatures somewhat cooler along parts of the coast where they develop.

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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 social media using #NLwx.