Heat wave pushes Montreal humidex to 44
A heat wave across Eastern Canada pushed the humidex to 44 in Montreal and 42 in Quebec City on July 1, 2026, marking near‑record levels and prompting health advisories.
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A heat wave across Eastern Canada pushed the humidex to 44 in Montreal and 42 in Quebec City on July 1, 2026, marking near‑record levels and prompting health advisories.
Montreal Public Health warned residents on June 30 to take precautions ahead of an extended heat wave forecast to bring high temperatures and humidity to Montreal, southern Quebec and Ontario. Health officials are urging vigilance as the prolonged heat spell could raise the risk of heat‑related illnesses.
A heat wave sweeping Montreal prompted many residents, movers, friends and tenants to begin moving belongings early on July 1, opting for cooler morning hours to avoid the extreme temperatures.
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Montreal Public Health warned residents on June 30 to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and monitor for heat‑related illness as an extended hot and humid spell hits the city and surrounding regions.
Montreal Public Health warned residents on June 30 that an extended hot and humid spell is forecast for Montreal, southern Quebec and Ontario, urging precautionary measures to reduce heat‑related health risks.
An early‑season heat wave on June 30, 2026 pushed southern Quebec to a peak of 33 °C with a heat index near 44 °C, marking a potential first major heat spell of the summer.
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Montreal faces a forecasted heat index of 40°C on July 1, leading health officials to warn residents and advise movers to stay hydrated and take precautions against heat‑related illness.