Yesterday was an exceptionally warm day across Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and the surrounding province of Nova Scotia, with some locations even setting new high temperature records. According to 95.7's weather specialist, Allister Aalders, the heat was significant enough to break past records that had stood for decades.

At Halifax Stanfield International Airport, the temperature reached a scorching 28.2 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous record of 25 degrees that was set back in 1974. This airport has been recording temperature data since 1954, making this new high particularly notable.

Nearby at Halifax Shearwater, the temperature reached 26.3 degrees Celsius, breaking an older record of 23.3 degrees that dates back to 1879. These remarkable temperature increases demonstrate a significant shift in typical weather patterns for the region.

In Malay Falls, located near Sheet Harbour, temperatures soared even higher, peaking at 31.4 degrees Celsius. This marked the first region in Nova Scotia to hit the 30-degree Celsius milestone this year, signaling an early onset of summer-like weather.

Additional records fell in other parts of the province, including Sydney and Yarmouth, which also experienced unusually warm temperatures. The warmth was not confined to Nova Scotia, as the nearby city of Miramichi recorded a high of 32.6 degrees Celsius, further solidifying the trend of record-breaking heat across various locations in the region.

Looking forward, the weather is expected to shift as a cold front is approaching, which will bring a drop in temperatures to below seasonal averages. Forecasters predict that the Victoria Day long weekend may not be as warm, with a mix of showers, drizzle, and rain in the forecast. Residents and visitors alike may need to prepare for a change in conditions as they plan their holiday activities.