
Punishing temperatures return to Central Canada during record-breaking heat wave
TORONTO — A heat wave over Ontario and Quebec delivered a parting punch of scorching temperatures on Tuesday, as hydro crews worked to restore power to tens of thousands of customers in areas hit by forceful thunderstorms.
Across southern Ontario and Quebec, temperatures hit the low to mid 30s. The humidity made it feel closer to the low 40s.
The heat’s grip was expected to loosen by Tuesday evening or into the overnight, but daytime temperatures throughout the week were still expected to be in the high 20s with a “a fair amount of humidity,” Environment Canada meteorologist Steven Flisfeder said.
Any relief was expected to be short lived with more 30-degree days in the forecast starting Friday for parts of southwestern Ontario.