Canada Day heat wave prompts warnings in several provinces
Canada Day celebrations are being impacted by severe heat waves across multiple provinces, with Environment Canada issuing heat warnings and thunderstorm alerts. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-30s Celsius in several regions.
Why it matters
Extreme weather events during public holidays highlight the increasing frequency of climate-related disruptions to daily life and infrastructure.
People from Alberta to Atlantic Canada could be looking to stay cool while celebrating Canada Day as heat warnings have been issued in five provinces and one territory.
Objective reporting on weather warnings issued by government agencies.
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