Parts of the region endured another day of hot, sticky weather on Friday, warm enough that heat advisories were issued in some areas of New Brunswick.
The temperatures have become dry enough that some communities are starting to deal with water level issues that only come during the warmest of weather.
“Well, it’s great we’ve got some great weather,” says lemonade vendor Carol Anne Wiebe. “It’s just nice to be outside and around people.”
As the temperature rose about 30 degrees in St. Stephen, N.B., crowds flocked to the local farmer’s market, where a mercifully cool breeze was coming off the St. Croix River.
“This is summer, this is what you live for,” says St. Andrews resident Magarite Atcheson. “Those winters are so long.”
St. Andrews is one of several areas around New Brunswick placed under a provincial heat advisory again on Friday. It’s a reminder from health authorities to watch for signs of heat-related illness, especially in seniors and in children.
The town of St. Stephen is traditionally one of the hottest of the hot spots.
“It’s normal for our summers for sure,” says farmer Robin Heelis. “That’s what we tend to get, is long stretches of hot, humid weather.”
The water level is down significantly on many rivers and streams because of the warm temperatures and lack of rainfall. It’s also starting to have an impact on what’s going on underground.
The town of St. George is asking residents to conserve water in the coming days until the municipal wells are replenished.
“Right now we have three wells that are dangerously close to be shut off, because we’re just in a drought,” says St. George Deputy Mayor Faith Avery.
Everyone is searching for water, or a way to cool off, during these dog days of summer.
“We’re getting outside just about every day,” says St. George resident Brodie Chamberlain. “We’re getting some sun, and getting some Vitamin D. We’re trying to stay outside as much as possible, and get in the water as much as possible.”
With files from CTV Atlantic’s Mike Cameron
