After a few days of milder weather, heat and thunderstorms will return to southern Quebec on Thursday and Friday.
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Greater Montreal, Montérégie and Lanaudière, warning that hot and humid weather is on the horizon.
According to the weather agency, the combination of maximum temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius and high humidity will bring humidex values to nearly 40 during the day on Thursday.
The night will also be uncomfortable, it was added, as minimum temperatures will remain above 20 degrees Celsius.
Montrealers can expect a mainly sunny day today with a high of 33 °C. Tonight, increasing cloudiness with a few showers beginning late this evening and a risk of a thunderstorm.
Come Friday, the heat is expected to cool down with a high of 27 °C, a few showers ending in the afternoon then cloudy for the reminder of the day. Another risk of a thunderstorm in the morning.
The sunshine is forecasted to remain for the weekend with a high of high 28 °C for Saturday and a high of 31°C for Sunday.
Although not covered by the heat warning, other areas should expect a hot day on Thursday.
In Quebec City, Environment Canada is forecasting a maximum temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, with a humidex of 38. In Gatineau, a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius is expected, with a humidex of 42.
This heat and the accompanying humidity means thunderstorm activity is expected. Depending on the area, thunderstorms are expected to begin Thursday evening and continue through Friday morning.
Environment Canada is reminding people to take steps to prevent heatstroke when temperatures are high. It’s also important to check on seniors, those living alone, and others at risk.
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews
