Heat warning for Montreal and more areas
Posted June 17, 2024 9:50 am.
Last Updated June 17, 2024 5:19 pm.
Quebec is under a heat warning. Several southern and western regions are being affected by hot and humid weather.
Heat will set in on Monday, before reaching its peak mid-week.
The cooler weather should return on Friday.
Environment Canada has issued a weather alert for Montreal, the Laurentians, Lanaudière, Montérégie, Estrie, Centre-du-Québec, Capitale-Nationale, Outaouais, and Abitibi.
“The humidex index will exceed 40 degrees in the afternoon from Tuesday to Thursday, while maximum temperatures will stay between 30 and 35,” said Environment Canada. “It will be slightly cooler at night with minimums around 20.”
The heat wave will also affect several northern regions.
During the heat wave, the weather agency recommends drinking six to eight glasses of water per day, before feeling thirsty, and avoiding alcoholic beverages or caffeine.
They also recommend spending at least two hours a day in an air-conditioned or cool place, or to take a cool shower or bath.
Residents should limit their outdoor activity or schedule them during the coolest parts of the day.
Environment Canada also emphasized the importance of never leaving a child or baby alone in a car or poorly ventilated room, checking on people who live alone and keeping your pets hydrated.
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews
