Heat warning issued for Montreal starting Thursday, as today still a hot, hot, hot one

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a heat warning for Montreal starting on Thursday, and as the city braces for the heat, today is still a hot, hot, hot one.

Mainly sunny skies forecasted for Wednesday with a daytime high of 27°C — but it should feel more like 29°C with the humidex.

Come Thursday, more sunshine and temperatures soaring, it is expected to feel like 40°C with the humidity.

“The combination of high temperatures exceeding 30°C and high humidity levels will give humidex values near 40 during the day,” ECCC said. “The overnight period will be uncomfortable with lows exceeding 20°C.”

The heat warning is expected to be in effect on Thursday into Friday.

“Take action to protect yourself and others,” ECCC said. “Extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.”

Adding to limit direct exposure to the sun and heat and wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat.

“Never leave people, especially children, or pets inside a parked vehicle,” the weather agency said. “Check the vehicle before locking to make sure no one is left behind.”

On Thursday night, cloudy periods are expected to come in with a 70 per cent chance of showers.

Friday then forecasted to be a wet one, with rain and a daytime high of 23°C.

Then the beautiful weather makes its grand return to Montreal — with sunshine through the weekend. A daytime high of 26°C for Saturday and 28°C for Sunday.

These clear skies set to continue into Monday, with a high of 31°C.