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Heat warnings in effect for all of P.E.I.

Heat warnings are in effect across all three counties on P.E.I. as a period of warm, humid weather rolls into the province.

Daytime temperature range of 28-30 C expected (Humidex range of 34-38)

Temperatures are expected to turn cooler Sunday evening, Environment Canada says. (Laura Meader/CBC)

Heat warnings are in effect across all three counties on P.E.I. as a period of warm, humid weather rolls into the province.

The timespan for the warning is Thursday through Sunday with maximum daytime temperatures ranging from28 C to 30 C, with a humidex range of 34-38.

Overnight temperatures are expected to range from18 C to 20 C.

Temperatures are expected to turn cooler Sunday evening, Environment Canada says.

CBC News meteorologist Ryan Snoddon's map of heat warnings across the region. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)

"Temperatures for Thursday, Friday and the weekend will be in the high 20s near 30 for most areas, with cooler temperatures along the coast," saidCBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon.

"Humidex values will be into the mid-high 30s, with the most oppressive humidity set for Thursday night and Friday. The humidity is looking set to ease somewhat throughout the day on Saturday, but the reliefwill be short-lived as muggy air looks set to returnagain on Sunday.

"Nighttime temperatures will bring little relief with lows in the high teens and low 20s. Try to stay cool any way you can and watch for signs of heat stroke and dehydration.