All 3 P.E.I. counties beneath warmth warning, efficient Sunday by way of Wednesday

A warmth warning has been issued for Prince Edward Island, with temperatures from Sunday by way of Wednesday forecast to succeed in 31 C however really feel as excessive as 39.

“A very warm and humid air mass will settle over the region for the next couple of days. Little relief is expected at night with elevated overnight temperatures,” Environment Canada stated on its climate alerts web site because the warning was posted.

“Current guidance indicates conditions will begin moderating after Wednesday,” the company stated. 

The warmth warning was posted at 3:50 p.m. AT on Saturday, a day after Old Home Week occasions started in Charlottetown and at a time when free entry to the P.E.I. National Park has widespread North Shore seashore parking heaps crammed to capability most sunny days. 

Park officers have extra to fret about than full parking heaps, although. 

“Due to extremely dry conditions and until further notice, by order of the superintendent, no fires will be permitted in Prince Edward Island National Park,” Parks Canada stated in a information launch late Saturday afternoon.

“We thank visitors for their co-operation with this measure, aimed to reduce the extreme risk of forest fires. Conditions will be monitored on a daily basis and restrictions will be adjusted accordingly.”

Environment Canada stated components of coastal Prince Edward Island will really feel a bit cooler as inland areas swelter.  

“Extreme heat can affect everyone’s health,” the company warned. “Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.”

Signs of warmth exhaustion can embody complications, nausea, dizziness, thirst, darkish urine and intense fatigue. 

Islanders can go to the federal government‘s web site for extra tips about staying protected throughout excessive warmth and what to do in case of a heat-related emergency.