It's expected to feel like almost 40ºC in Montreal this week

Montrealers can expect three consecutive days of near 40°C weather to start the last week of May.

Temperatures are expected to reach “feels like” highs of 39°C on Wednesday, wedged in between 37°C on Tuesday and 36°C on Thursday.

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement, calling for a “change in airmass” for the midweek throughout the Montreal metropolitan area.

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The statement, issued in the early hours of Monday morning, is in effect for the following areas:

• Châteauguay – La Prairie area
• Laval area
• Longueuil – Varennes area
• Montreal Island area

The mini-heatwave is expected to cool down on Friday before much cooler temperatures ushed in the final weekend of May.

The Weather Network

Environment Canada urges citizens to continually monitor weather alerts and updates.