Heat wave set to hit Quebec next week

After a relatively temperate week in Montreal and across Quebec, it's about to get sticky, sweaty and become a swear-word-inducing hot mess next week.

After a relatively temperate week in Montreal and across Quebec, it's about to get sticky, sweaty and become a swear-word-inducing hot mess next week.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a special weather statement on Friday saying that an Arctic air mass will affect Quebec and shoot temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius starting Tuesday with humidex values of around 40 in the afternoon.

The statement is in effect for the following regions:

The heat wave is expected to last until Thursday evening.

"Watch out for heat-related impacts such as heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke. Remember to drink plenty of water," Environment Canada said in a news release. 

For those looking to cool down, some City of Montreal splash pads and pools are open. 

Find an outdoor pool, wading pool or splash pad on the city's website.