HALIFAX—As the fair month of May is winding down, Halifax temperatures are rising to potentially record-breaking highs.

Environment Canada is predicting a two-day heat wave in the Halifax area. The forecast high for Thursday was 25 C, with an even hotter 27 C for Friday.

Thursday’s forecast high was within a few degrees of the record of 28.4 C temperature set in 1999.

Friday’s high is basically on par with the record 27.2 C mark from 1963.

With no clouds in sight, the UV index is forecast at 9, or very high — meaning any time spent outside without shade, clothing cover, or sunscreen could result in more than a glowing tan.

The heat wave seems to be arriving right on cue. The Weather Network released its summer forecast Monday and it called for above normal temperatures for the Halifax region.

Beach goers might be thrilled by a hot long-range forecast, but The Weather Network said the conditions, which include high humidity, could invite more tropical storms.

The humidity for Thursday and Friday is not forecast to be particularly high, at 29 C both days.

The two-day heat wave is predicted for other parts of Nova Scotia as well, with similar temperatures forecast for Kentville, Bridgewater, Tatamagouche, and recently-opened Kejimkujik National Park.

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