Environment Canada has extended heat warnings in a number of provinces, as unseasonably hot conditions continue across the country.
The warning from the national weather agency covers broad regions of southern Ontario, Nova Scotia, Alberta and B.C.
Environment Canada says maximum temperatures are expected to reach or surpass 30 C and hit the low forties when combined with humidity.
Cooler temperatures are forecasted to return Monday night or Tuesday for most regions.
Get breaking National news
Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
However, the scorching heat is expected to return to parts of Alberta on Wednesday.
Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
- ‘Godzilla’ El Nino set to bring warmer, drier temperatures to Canada
- Heat waves linked to 50K deaths in Europe this summer, report says
- High winds from Subtropical Storm Josephine nix N.S.-P.E.I. ferry crossings
- Subtropical storm bringing rain and wind to parts of Atlantic Canada, diverts cruise ship
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.