The Maritimes experienced a record-breaking heat wave on Wednesday, with temperatures soaring into the high 20s and low 30s Celsius. All three provinces set new high temperature records, with the weather station at Kejimkujik Park in Nova Scotia recording 32°C for two consecutive days, making it the hottest location in Canada during this period. This heat wave has been building since the May long weekend, with some areas experiencing more moderate temperatures, particularly coastal communities and Cape Breton. Historical weather records in the region date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, highlighting the significance of these new temperature highs. However, a cold front is expected to cross the Maritimes on Wednesday evening, bringing a chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. Following this front, the wind direction will shift to the northwest, drawing in cooler air from Hudson Bay. As a result, daytime highs on Thursday are anticipated to drop to more seasonable levels, reaching only the low-to-mid teens Celsius, a stark contrast to the recent heat.