Key takeaways:
- Some ease is coming Tuesday.
- Da Mama’s Kitchen in Summerside was caused to shut down because of the weekend’s warmth.
Charlottetown Airport got a new record high Sunday, while a heat alert stays in effect for P.E.I. Monday.
Temperatures are predicted to get 31 C at sites all across the Island.
They passed 30 C Saturday and Sunday. The temperature at Charlottetown Airport got a high of 30.9 C, an unofficial history for July 24. Environment Canada records reveal the last high for a Charlottetown location was 30.7 C in 2001.
The low overnight Sunday was 21.2 C, approximately 7 C above average.
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The record high for Charlottetown on July 25 was 31.7 C in 1921.
During a heat alert, individuals should take care when outside during the day’s heat. Be certain to consume a surplus of water regularly, and check on pets, friends, and family members who may not have access to a remarkable area.
The heat wave is anticipated to end Tuesday, with a projection high of 26 C.
Heat alerts for P.E.I. are given when the usual high tops 28 C, and the overnight low is predicted to stay above 18 C.
Source – CBC News
