Lazy, hazy days of summer are upon us, with hot and humid conditions forecast
The summer weather is definitely upon us across Simcoe County.
The next week is forecast to see daytime highs hitting the high 20s, feeling more like into the 30s some days.
Thursday will kick off with a mix of sun and clouds, and a chance of some morning showers before the clouds clear out and the sun shines bright. Daytime highs are expected to reach 27C, and feeling much warmer with the humidex. Thursday will see a UV index of eight, which is considered very high.
On Friday, highs will hover around 27C, with periods of clouds under mainly sunny skies.
The weekend is shaping up to be another hot one, with Saturday and Sunday both reaching a scorching high of 30C. A mix of sun and cloud will provide some relief from the heat, with a slight chance of showers both days. The overnight lows will dip just slightly to around 20C.
The start of next week will bring the risk of a few thunderstorms to the area, with a high of 26C. While the storms may bring some much-needed rain, they could also put a damper on outdoor plans.
Environment Canada expects this summer to be warm, which remains on trend with recent years. The national weather agency says the last time the region had a cooler summer was more than three decades ago, in 1992.
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