Summer heat hits 29°C before weekend rain arrives
Friday will be warm and sunny, but a weather system brings showers and possible thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday.
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Montrealers will get a taste of summer before unsettled weather moves in this weekend.
Friday will feature a mix of sun and cloud with southwest winds developing in the afternoon at 20 km/h. Temperatures will reach a high of 29 Celsius, feeling closer to 31 with humidity. The UV index is very high at 8, prompting officials to recommend sun protection during peak daylight hours. Overnight lows will dip only to 21 Celsius as clouds increase.
Saturday brings a shift as a weather system moves into the region. Showers are expected to begin in the morning, with a risk of thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. Southwest winds will strengthen to 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h. The high will reach 24 Celsius, feeling closer to 29 with humidity.
Rain is expected to continue Saturday night and become more widespread on Sunday, with a high of 22 Celsius. Conditions improve significantly by Monday with sunshine returning and a high of 26 Celsius. Temperatures will climb again midweek, reaching 30 Celsius on Tuesday and continuing to warm through Wednesday and Thursday, with highs reaching 31 to 32 Celsius.
Forecasters are advising residents to stay hydrated and monitor local weather updates, particularly on Saturday when thunderstorms may develop.