New BrunswickEnvironment Canada has issued heat warnings for most of central and southern New Brunswick, with temperatures soaring until Thursday evening. With the humidex, some areas of the province feel like 40 C.Parts of central and southern N.B. could feel as hot as 40 C with humidexHope Edmond · CBC News · Posted: Jul 02, 2025 2:21 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoEnvironment Canada issued a heat warning for much of central and southern New Brunswick (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press)Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for most of central and southern New Brunswick with temperatures soaring until Thursday evening. With the humidex some areas of the province will feel as hot as 40 C.”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,” the warning states.Two of the province’s major cities, Fredericton and Moncton, are included in the warning.CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin said it’s going to feel “hot and steamy” and encouraged New Brunswickers to take precautions. “Just act like it’s a heat warning even if you’re not in it because even with the humidex, most areas are going to feel like in the 30s, if not 40s.” Province issues heat alertIn New Brunswick, heat warnings are issued when temperatures are expected to reach 30 C or warmer and nighttime minimum temperatures reach 18 C for at least two consecutive days. Or, when humidex temperatures reach 36 C for two or more consecutive days. According to Environment Canada, older adults, people living in poverty, those with chronic illnesses and people living alone are vulnerable during extreme heat. In Fredericton, publicly accessible air conditioning, water fountains, splash pads and swimming areas can be found on the city’s interactive map.The city does not have an official cooling station but residents can use public air conditioned spaces at the Grant Harvey Centre, Willie O’Ree Place or the Fredericton Public Library.Miramichi also does not have a cooling station but water fountains can be found at Ritchie Wharf, French Fort Cove and the Visitor Information Centre. The City of Moncton is also warning residents about the heat and recommends that people drink fluids, stay in the shade and plan activities during cooler parts of the day. Other health problems caused by extreme heat include fainting, muscle cramps and the swelling of hands, feet and ankles.ABOUT THE AUTHORHope Edmond is working with the Fredericton bureau at CBC.
Heat warnings issued for most of New Brunswick
