Nova Scotia saw record high temperatures again this week during another sweltering summer day.
On Tuesday, the Kejimkujik area hit 36.5 Celsius, breaking a record of 30 set on August 12th in 1988.
Truro maxed out at 35.6 degrees, beating its record of 32.2 set in 1893.
Halifax Stanfield and Antigonish both reached a record high of 33, topping their old records of around 31 for that date, set in 1988 and 2002.
The heat warning continues for many parts of the mainland and Cape Breton through Thursday.
Maximum daytime temps could hit 29 degrees Celsius, but will feel like 36 with the humidity. It will be cooler along parts of the coast.
Overnight lows will be between 17 and 19.
As well, a special air quality statement has been issued for the Halifax area due to wildfire smoke.
Environment Canada notes that its weather summary “may contain preliminary or unofficial information and does not constitute a complete or final report.”
