Montreal heading into hot, stormy weekend before rain Sunday
Friday will reach 31°C with humidity making it feel like 39°C; thunderstorms possible late in the day.
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Montreal is heading into the weekend with summer heat Friday, clear skies Saturday, and persistent rain by Sunday.
Environment Canada forecasts a mix of sun and cloud for Friday, June 12, with cloudier conditions developing through the afternoon. Temperatures will reach 31°C, but humidity will push the humidex to around 39°C. A few showers are expected, along with the risk of thunderstorms late in the day. Southwest winds could gust as high as 60 km/h before easing. Any lingering showers should clear overnight, with an overnight low of 18°C.
Saturday brings a brighter start to the weekend: sunny skies and a high of 28°C, though humidity will make it feel closer to 30°C.
Conditions deteriorate Sunday, with periods of rain expected throughout the day and into the evening. Despite the wet weather, temperatures will remain warm at 28°C.
Looking ahead, Monday will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a cooler high of 21°C. Sunshine returns Tuesday with a high of 24°C. Cloudier conditions and a chance of showers are forecast for Wednesday, with more rain expected Thursday as daytime temperatures hover in the mid-20s.
If outdoor plans are on the agenda, Friday and Saturday are your windows before the system moves in.