Multiple heat warnings in place for Ontario, Quebec
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A multi-day heat wave is set to begin today in southern Ontario as other areas of the province and Quebec also deal with warm, humid conditions.
A multi-day heat wave is set to begin today in southern Ontario as other areas of the province and Quebec also deal with warm, humid conditions.
Temperatures in southern Ontario could reach highs in the upper 20s or low 30s, with the humidex nearing the high 30s to low 40s, Environment Canada said Tuesday in multiple heat warnings.
The heat wave, which could last through to Thursday, will affect multiple regions in Quebec, with warnings in place for regions surrounding Gatineau and Montreal.
Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for the Northwest Territories, as well as much of northern Ontario, where high temperatures could last tonight and potentially into Wednesday.
"A lot of millions are actually beginning to feel what summer is typically like," Environment Canada senior climatologist Dave Phillips told CTV News Channel on Tuesday.
In some ways, he said this is the first heat wave of the year.
"We've had a few days above 30, but I think what distinguishes this one is the high humidity," Phillips said.
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