Stick to the shade: heat warning issued for Montreal
It'll be another scorcher in Montreal on Thursday, with Environment Canada continuing its heat warning for southern Quebec.
Temperatures in Montreal are forecasted to reach a high of 33 C in the afternoon, which will feel like 40 C with the humidity. A mix of sun and cloud is expected in the afternoon with a 30 per cent chance of showers.
"Extreme heat affects everyone. Reduce your heat risk. Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day. Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle," a notice from Environment Canada reads.
The agency says the heat will linger into Friday, with humidex values predicted to reach between 35 and 38 C and a risk of thunderstorms.
The record heat for July 6 in Montreal is 33.6 C, set in 2010. The average high for this time of year is 25.8 C.
The heat warning applies to:
- Mont-Tremblant - Sainte-Agathe
- Metro Montréal - Laval
- Vaudreuil
- Valleyfield - Beauharnois
- Quebec City
- Mont-Orford - Lake Memphrémagog
- Sherbrooke
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