Heat and humidity on tap for Montreal

ABOVE WATCH: Environment Canada is warning of a hot week that will see temperatures climbing north of the seasonal norm. Global’s Billy Shields reports.

MONTREAL – Environment Canada is warning of a hot week that will involve temperatures easily climbing north of the norm.

The normal temperature for this time of year is a high of 26 degrees, but the forecasted high on Monday is three degrees above that.

Add in a humidex – the rating of how heat actually feels to a person – of 34, and the Montreal area will be bracing for sweltering weather.

Make sure to carry an umbrella thought – Environment Canada is predicting a chance of thunderstorms Monday afternoon with a 40 per cent chance of rain.