Published on June 24, 2025 at 7:36 p.m.
The record of 61 years ago was broken Tuesday in Montreal. Details.
It has never been so hot in Montreal in June. Tuesday, Mercury reached 35.5 ° C in the metropolis. The former 35.0 ° C record dated from June 30, 1964. Let us recall that a particularly hot air mass has taken the province to storm on Sunday. On Monday, a maximum of 34.9 ° C was recorded in Dorval and the Mercury culminated at 36.6 ° C in Gatineau, crushing the 1988 record. In Ottawa, a monthly Humidex record was broken on Monday, with a feeling of 46.5. In Montreal, the monthly Humidex record was equaled, with a feeling of 45.
On Tuesday, a heat warning is in force for the southern and center regions, from Pontiac to the Capitale-Nationale region.
✅ Practical advice
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Hydration: Drink water regularly, even without thirst. The authorities recommend proactive hydration during this intense period of heat;
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Exposure to the sun: Limit your activities between noon and 5 p.m., favor shade and hats, wear clear and breathable clothes;
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Care to loved ones and animals: never leave a child or an animal alone in a closed vehicle;
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Driving: tires can deteriorate quickly to this heat. Check their pressure and roll at a reasonable speed.
More details will follow.
