Warm Tuesday before the storm rolls in

Morning, it's warm out there. We're sitting at 23°C but it'll feel more like 28° with the humidity, so dress light and stay hydrated if you're commuting in. The UV's running high at 9.0, so sunscreen's not optional today—you'll burn quick. Sun stays up until 8:41 PM, so you've got a proper long evening, but here's the catch: there's a severe thunderstorm watch on for today. Nothing certain yet, but keep an eye on the sky this afternoon. If you're planning outdoor plans, get them in early.

Structure work's ongoing around the city as part of the ongoing réfection des structures, so check your usual route before you head out—nothing specific to flag this morning, but construction's still a factor on various streets.

On the news front, Quebec just dropped $2.7 million into Égale Action to push women forward in sport, which is solid. Also happening across the province: a network of 15 new community food markets is getting funded, so more access to fresh food in neighborhoods that need it. Over in Saint-Leonard, residents are pushing back hard on sandbags as a flood fix—they want real, permanent solutions, which makes sense given what we've seen the last couple of years.

If you're thinking dinner, ramen's still dominating the conversation here in Montreal—our spots keep showing up on people's best-of lists. Four local restaurants just landed on Canada's top 10 new restaurants for 2026, and if you're a coffee person, four Montreal cafés made North America's top 100. Rooftop patios are also pulling in crowds this time of year if you want that summer escape with a view and a cocktail.

Tonight's where it gets good despite the weather threat. There's Mardi Latin Groove happening at Le Balcon X Terrasse starting at 7 PM if you want to get into it early, and SKÁLD's playing the Fairmount Theatre at 8 PM for the indie rock crowd. Since that storm could hit, indoor venues are your safest bet—no standing around waiting for lightning.

Stay cool, watch the sky, and catch you tonight if you're out.