Cold front brings relief to Central Canada, but heat wave continues on coasts
TORONTO — A cold front moving through Ontario and Quebec is expected to bring relief today after a multi-day heat wave.
Environment Canada meteorologist Steven Flisfeder says the cold front is expected to lead to near-normal temperatures in the coming days.
Parts of Ontario, from Uxbridge to Renfrew, and Quebec, from Upper Gatineau to Chibougamau, were under severe thunderstorms on Thursday, with the weather bureau warning of scattered thunderstorms and the possibility of high winds.
Areas further east will have to wait for relief as parts of Atlantic Canada from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia remain under heat warnings that will continue today and last into the weekend in some areas.
The heat may last longer in British Columbia, where heat warnings remain in place for parts of the interior from the north to central coast and in the Fraser Canyon area east of Vancouver, where daytime temperatures will hover between 30 and 35 through Sunday. C are expected.
Due to wildfires, special air quality statements are in effect in the northern parts of BC, Alberta and Quebec.
This report from The Canadian Press was first published on July 7, 2023.
