Montreal weather: Heat warning in effect
The warm and humid air mass will remain over Southern Quebec for one last day today, with humidex values between 35 and 40, according to a warning issued today by Environment Canada.
While extreme heat can put everyone at risk from heat illnesses, Environment Canada says health risks are greatest for:
- older adults
- infants and young children
- people with chronic illnesses such as breathing difficulties, heart conditions or psychiatric illnesses
- people who work in the heat
- people who exercise in the heat
- people without access to air conditioning and
- homeless people
The weather agency advises people to drink plenty of water to decrease risk of dehydration.
Full forecast:
Today: Increasing cloudiness. A few showers beginning this morning and ending this afternoon. Risk of thunderstorms early this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 28. UV index 4 or moderate.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Becoming clear late this evening and overnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h. Low 19.
Friday: A mix of sun and cloud. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 27.
Check the longer-term forecast here.
