A Heat Warning Is In Effect For Montreal & It's About To Get HOT

The government suggests avoiding alcohol during this time.
A Heat Warning Is In Effect For Montreal & It's About To Get HOT
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If you haven't already invested in an air conditioner, now is definitely the time to. There's currently a heat warning for Montreal, meaning "humidex values reaching 40 are expected for the next 2 days."

As of Monday morning, the warning was in effect for Châteauguay - La Prairie area, Laval area, Longueuil - Varennes area, and Montreal Island area.

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From now until Tuesday, "A hot and humid air mass will affect Southern Quebec."

The government suggests that during heat waves, you drink six to eight glasses of water a day, avoid alcohol, "spend at least 2 hours a day in an air conditioned or cool place," wear light clothing and try to limit your physical activity.

Stay hydrated and stay safe!

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