Heat records smashed across Nova Scotia as warnings persist
Posted Aug 12, 2025 05:40:30 AM.
Last Updated Aug 12, 2025 11:52:33 AM.
Heat warnings are in place for all of Nova Scotia as sweltering temperatures persist across the region.
The high at Halifax Stanfield International Airport reached 33 C on Monday, breaking a record that had stood since 1975 by 3.4 C. Many areas across the province are expected to see temperatures close to that again today.
Allister Aalders,95.7’s weather specialist, said similar conditions are expected.
“Temperatures will be back into the low 30s, including in the Halifax area, with the high today 31 C, it will feel closer to 37,” said Aalders.
The hot and dry weather will do little to ease concerns about wildfires in the province.
A complete ban on activities in the woods of Nova Scotia and a total fire ban remain in effect.
Anyone violating the ban could face a fine of $25,000.
Other heat records broken
Antigonish (Tracadie): Hit a record of 34.3, breaking the 1997 record by 1.1 C
Chéticamp Highlands National Park: New record of 30.9, with 30.6 first set in 1971
Ingonish Beach: A 1995 record broke by 1.4 C with a new high of 36.2 C
Kejimkujik National Park: A smashed record last set in 2016 has been broken by 3.9 C
Kentville: Tied record of 33.3 C first set in 1944
Port Hawkesbury: A 1995 record set at 30 C has broken by 1.8 C
