Much of Newfoundland under heat warnings with potential humidex of 40 on Wednesday

Heat warnings are in place for a large part of Newfoundland on Monday, as meteorologists with Environment Canada say the island is in for a "sticky" week.

The warnings cover Clarenvillethroughcentral Newfoundland and intothe island's west coast.

"The big story is definitely going to be the temperature. It's going to be a hot and sticky week, basically, across much of the province, really," Environment Canada meteorologistMike VandenbergsaidMonday.

Temperatures are expected to reach28 C in the Clarenville and Bonavista area, and could break 30 C in central Newfoundland and in the west on Monday.

"With those high temperatures we are expecting the humidex value to be closer to the mid-30s," saidVandenberg.

The Corner Brook and Deer Lake areas should cool off slightly Monday evening, but the remaining areas under the heat warning can expect to see temperatures around 30 C until at least Wednesday.

Temperatures are expected to drop slightly Thursday and Friday but will still be in the mid-20s.

On Sunday, Environment Canada meteorologistRob Carroll said the humidity could make it feel as warm as40 C for parts of the island on Wednesday.

"We've got a high rightnow in the low 30s for parts of central Newfoundland on Wednesday, so that could be the hottest day, right, and that could get humidex values pushing 40 C," he said.

"Definitely plan outdoor activities during the cooler times of the day, which will be in the early part of the day or later in the evening. Try to avoid any strenuous activity during the middle part of the day, the hottest part."

The Avalon Peninsula will see highs in the upper 20s from Wednesday into Thursday, Carroll said.

"Nighttime lows aren't going to get too much below 20 so there is a chance we'll need to issue a warning in the coming days for eastern Newfoundland," said Carroll.

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