Long stretch of hot and humid weather begins this week

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While no weather alert has been issued yet, “a prolonged period of very hot conditions is expected,” according to Environment Canada.

They forecast temperatures will linger in the mid 30s for much of this week.

Today, there is a slight chance for some showers this afternoon. Our high will reach 29 degrees, but it’ll feel more like 36 with the Humidex.

Partly cloudy skies expected this evening, but clearing overnight with a low of 16 degrees.

Monday starts a long stretch of very sunny days with a high of 30 degrees, feeling like 38.

After today, the next opportunity for any showers will be Friday. However, there’s only a 30 per cent chance.

Here’s a look at the rest of the forecast

Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. 30 per cent chance of showers late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 29. Humidex 36. UV index 9 or very high.

Sunday night: Partly cloudy with 30 per cent chance of showers early this evening. Clearing this evening. Low 16.

Monday: Sunny. High 30. Humidex 38. UV index 10 or very high.

Tuesday: Sunny. High 34.

Wednesday: Sunny. High 34.

Thursday: Sunny. High 34.

Friday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent chance of showers. High 34.