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CBC
09-08-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Heat wave in parts of Ontario, Quebec expected to last until Monday: meteorologist
Social Sharing Hot, humid weather settled over much of Ontario and parts of Quebec on Saturday with Environment Canada warning of a multi-day heat wave set to bring even higher temperatures Sunday and Monday. Environment Canada said several days of sweltering conditions began taking hold of southern Ontario and half of northeast Ontario on Saturday, blanketing communities including Windsor, Timmins, Sudbury, Toronto and Ottawa. A severe weather meteorologist with the federal agency said the wave extended across the provincial border with Quebec to encompass regions including Montreal, pushing daytime highs to 35 C in southern areas and 33 C in the north, with the humidex at or near 40 C. Weiqing Zhang warned that Saturday was just the beginning of uncomfortably warm weather. "The hottest day will be tomorrow — Sunday — and then Monday," Zhang said. Some relief may come Monday for northern areas, Zhang added, but southern regions stretching from the Ottawa area all the way to Windsor could see high temperatures lasting into Tuesday. GTA under 6th heat warning this year Parts of Newfoundland and Labrador also received heat warnings Saturday, with near 30-degree temperatures expected in areas including St. John's and Gander. Zhang said the criteria for heat warnings in the Atlantic province is slightly lower than those for Ontario and Quebec. Zhang said the Greater Toronto Area has had a particularly hot year, noting the current heat warning marked the region's sixth for 2025. That's compared to four warnings issued in 2024, a benchmark she said the GTA reached this past July. WATCH | Some Torontonians have struggled to stay cool during earlier heat waves this summer: 'Unliveable conditions': Why it's impossible to stay cool for these Toronto residents 2 months ago As the GTA's heat wave rages on, some residents have been struggling to stay cool. CBC's Dale Manucdoc speaks to Torontonians living in buildings without air conditioning and those who have no choice but to work outside. She expected another heat warning could be issued later in August. "I can't guarantee it but based on the current guidance it looks like at least in late August we'll probably have another one — the week of Aug. 20," said Zhang. "This year the whole, the big weather pattern is favourable for hot and humid conditions." The current heat bout will offer slightly cooler nights but it will still be warm, she added, with overnight temperatures expected to linger in the 20s. Zhang advised people to limit direct exposure to the sun and heat, if possible, with any outdoor activities scheduled during the coolest parts of the day. The weather agency warned the heat wave could pose health risks and says to watch for signs of heat exhaustion, including headache, nausea and dizziness.
Vancouver Sun
09-08-2025
- Climate
- Vancouver Sun
Sweltering heat wave returns to parts of Ontario, Quebec for multi-day stretch
TORONTO — Hot, humid weather is settling over much of Ontario and parts of Quebec with uncomfortably high temperatures expected to last several days. Environment Canada is warning of intense heat for all of southern Ontario and half of northeast Ontario, including Windsor, Timmins, Sudbury, Toronto and Ottawa. The heat wave extends across the provincial border with Quebec, encompassing the Montreal region. A severe weather meteorologist for Environment Canada says today kicks off a multi-day heat wave that is expected to intensify tomorrow before easing on Monday or Tuesday, depending on the region. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Expected daytime highs could reach 35 C in southern areas and 33 C in the north, with the humidex at or near 40 C. Parts of Newfoundland and Labrador are also under heat warnings today, with near 30-degree temperatures expected in areas including St. John's and Gander. The weather agency warns the heat wave could pose health risks and says to watch for signs of heat exhaustion, including headache, nausea and dizziness. Environment Canada meteorologist Weiqing Zhang says this is Toronto's sixth heat warning of the year, compared to four issued last year. She says the Greater Toronto Area had already received four heat warnings by July of this year, and she expected another could be issued later in August. Evening temperatures are slightly cooler but will remain warm in the 20s, she adds. Zhang advises people to limit direct exposure to the sun and heat, if possible, with any outdoor activities scheduled during the coolest parts of the day. There are also warnings of possible severe thunderstorms in the Ontario areas of Nipigon, Thunder Bay and Black Sturgeon Lake. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
