Værmelding for French River

heat warning in effectA period of very warm and humid weather continues today.Time span: continuing today.Maximum temperature today: 28 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36).Location: Prince Edward Island.Remarks: Cooler conditions can be expected along parts of the coast.###Extreme heat can affect everyone’s health.Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.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.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #PEStorm.Limit direct sun exposure. Shade yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed, breathable hat and/or an umbrella.Watch for early signs of heat illness (feeling unwell, fatigue, thirst, headache) as these can rapidly evolve into life-threatening emergencies. Move to a cooler environment immediately, such as a shaded or air-conditioned space.

Environment Canada

special weather statement in effectPotential for significant rainfall tonight into Thursday evening.Locations: Queens and Kings County.Time span: later tonight until Thursday evening.Remarks: A disorganized weather system containing the moisture from remnants of Beryl is expected to move through western PEI later tonight. High rainfall rates and accumulations are possible.Given the convective nature of this system some uncertainty remains as whether or not areas outside of western PEI will experience heavy downpours and significant rainfall accumulations.Similar events in the past have brought heavy downpours and pooling of water, as well as localized flooding in low-lying areas.###Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #PEStorm.

Environment Canada