Mainland Nova Scotia will undergo a sweltering three-day stretch, according to Environment Canada.
The federal agency has placed all areas of the province except Cape Breton under a heat warning.
Temperatures during the day could range between 28 C and 32 C along parts of the coast.
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However, the humidex could make it feel more like 36.
The minimum nighttime temperature is expected to be between 16 C and 20 C.
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Environment Canada is urging that residents be aware of the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heatstroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
Make sure to stay hydrated and drink lots of water and never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
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