Eastern Canada should brace for hot, humid July 1st weekend: forecasters
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The traditional start to the summer holidays is set to kick off with an Eastern Canada heat wave, as forecasters warned of sweltering temperatures that could inch into the 40s with the humidex this Canada Day weekend.
Environment Canada issued special weather statements Wednesday for the Maritimes and southern parts of Quebec and Ontario as a mass of hot and humid air heads north from the Gulf of Mexico.
“This will likely be the most significant heat event of the season thus far,” said meteorologist Jill Maetea, who is based in Fredericton, N.B.
“With all the planned outdoor activities of the long weekend, people should be aware of the predicted weather conditions and take the necessary precautions. If you’re going to outside — it’s going to be hot — so seek shade when possible to avoid overexposure.”
