Ryan Snoddon

Heat warnings have been issued for mainland Nova Scotia by Environment and&nbsp;Climate Change Canada.

Temperatures for Thursday, Friday and the weekend will be in the high 20s and low 30s for most areas, with cooler temperatures along the coast.&nbsp;

High humidity could make it feel even hotter — about 35 C or higher&nbsp;— for both Thursday and Friday, with the most oppressive humidity predicted for Thursday night and Friday. &nbsp;

The humidity is expected&nbsp;to ease somewhat&nbsp;on Saturday, but the relief will be short-lived as muggy air looks set to return&nbsp;on Sunday.

It will be especially muggy in Halifax in Friday.

Muggy Meter

Nighttime temperatures will bring little relief with lows in the high teens and low 20s.

People are advised to&nbsp;stay cool and watch for signs of heat stroke and dehydration.

Ryan Snoddon's weather forecast for July 20, 2022

Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs ranging from 28 C&nbsp;to 32 C, with winds southerly from 20-40 kilometres an hour&nbsp;and humidex values from 34 to 38.

Friday will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs between 26 C and 30 C&nbsp;and a humidex value in the mid- to high-30s.&nbsp;

This criteria for a heat warning in Nova Scotia is two or more days with temperatures above 29 degrees and nighttime temperatures 16 degrees or warmer. It could also be two more days of humidex values 36 or above.

heat warning criteria

Saturday will be a mix of sun and cloud with highs between 27 C and 31 C with decreasing&nbsp;humidity.

Sunday will have increasing clouds, high temperatures between 28 C and 32 C with&nbsp;humidity rising again.

Halifax Water wants you to flush less if you live here

A map provided by the utility highlights the Larry Uteck area, Park West, Clayton Park, Fairview, parts of the west end and parts of north-end Halifax.

A partial map of Halifax. Part of it is highlighted, including the Larry Uteck area, Park West, Clayton Park, Fairview, parts of the west end and parts of north-end Halifax.

Halifax Water provided a map showing where people should flush less.

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A map provided by Halifax Water shows areas of the city where people are asked to flush their toilets less often as it makes repairs to a wastewater pump.

Lack of affordable housing in N.S. keeps survivors of domestic violence in shelters longer

A charitable organization in Nova Scotia that helps people leave abusive situations by moving and storing their possessions says clients are being forced to stay in shelters longer because of the housing crisis.

A hand is stretched, palm side up, behind a white curtain. 

A frightening experience with a friend who was in an abusive relationship was the impetus for Gwyn Tremblay to get involved with the women's shelter Sofia House in Regina.

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Two groups that help people leave domestic violence in Nova Scotia are calling for quicker action to address the lack of affordable housing in the province.

Man considered mastermind of 1992 Cape Breton McDonald's murders denied parole

The Parole Board of Canada ruled that Derek Wood, 49, is still too high a risk to be released from prison.

This former McDonald's restaurant in Sydney River, N.S., was the scene of a triple murder in 1992.

The Parole Board of Canada has scheduled a hearing to consider full parole for one of the men involved in a triple murder at this former McDonald's restaurant in Sydney River, N.S., in 1992.

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This former Sydney River McDonald's restaurant was the scene of a triple murder in 1992. The building was torn down in 2000.

Police locate driver of tractor-trailer involved in collision that killed 17-year-old

Police say a motorcycle was going northbound on Dunbrack Street in Halifax when it struck the rear of a blue-grey tractor-trailer around 4:30 p.m. Monday. Police are searching for the driver of the truck.

On Thursday, police said in a news release they had obtained video from the incident and released a photo of the vehicle believed to be involved. It's described as blue-grey, with a sleepover cab and grill protector and was towing an empty tri-axle container chassis.

Tractor trailer motorcycle crash Dunbrack Halifax

Halifax rooming house to raise rent 30% but only for tenants on income assistance

Barry Smith has lived in a Halifax rooming house for close to 14 years. Last month, he received notice that his rent will be increased by almost 30 per cent, despite the province's two per cent rent cap. When CBC News contacted the building's owners, they said they will only be raising rent for tenants on income assistance.

Barry Smith said he doesn't intend to pay the illegal rent increase. 

Barry Smith

Barry Smith of Halifax said he doesn't intend to pay the illegal rent increase. 

Red areas on this map show where the heat warning is in place.

Heat warning issued for mainland Nova Scotia

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