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The special air quality statements that were issued for much of British Columbia this week are expected to remain in place throughout the weekend and into early next week.

After an unusually wet summer across much of southern Alberta, Environment Canada is forecasting a "prolonged heat event" for most of the province heading for the next week.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for a swath of southern Ontario indicating strong winds will be felt on Friday.

With temperatures expected to stay in the 30 C range through the weekend, Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for much of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Officials say steep terrain and scorching weather are making the firefight particularly challenging. Environment Canada has forecast highs of up to 39 C in the area on Monday. 

According to Environment Canada, "a fast-moving supercell tracked across southern Alberta bringing significant, damaging wind gusts and loonie to golf ball sized hail."

Environment Canada said Hurricane Erin should stay far offshore but will bring dangerous surf and gusty winds over coastal areas of Nova Scotia and the Avalon Peninsula.

Forecasters say conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that could produce strong winds, large hail and heavy rain.

Environment Canada says recent temperatures broke records in Montreal, with the mercury rising to 34C or higher on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. 

Environment Canada advises people to limit the amount of time they spend outdoors and to monitor for signs of heat exhaustion in these conditions.

Environment Canada said conditions in eastern Alberta were favourable Wednesday afternoon for the possible development of thunderstorms that could produce a tornado.

Environment Canada is warning people living in a vast swath of hte B.C. Interior of unusually hot temperatures set to arrive Tuesday through Thursday.

Environment Canada says some areas will see about 50 millimetres of rain, while others could see more than 80 millimetres, especially over higher terrain.

Environment Canada says people should check on family, friends and neighbours, especially older people and people who live alone, as heat affects everyone.

A fresh warning issued by Environment Canada on Friday afternoon predicts temperatures will begin to rise on Saturday and remain high until the middle of next week.

Daytime highs are expected to reach 35 C in parts of Ontario and Quebec, according to a heat warning from Environment Canada. Temperatures will cool mid-week, the agency says.

Environment Canada issues heat warning for southern Ontario with temps up to 35 °C, humidex near 44. Little relief expected overnight; residents urged to stay cool.

Environment Canada says the smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility that can fluctuate and vary hour by hour.

On Monday morning, Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement for the vast majority of southern Ontario, predicting "poor air quality" as a result of forest fires.

Environment Canada says smoke from forest fires can cause reduced air quality and visibility that can fluctuate throughout the day.