People are cooling down at beaches, splash pads and indoors as heat warnings are issued, but health experts are warning against gathering indoors, whether it be in a home or cooling or shopping centre.

Environment Canada is warning residents in the greater Montreal area to watch out for severe thunderstorms this Wednesday afternoon and early evening.

Montrealers have been trying to find ways to keep cool during a spring heatwave in the midst of a pandemic.

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Toronto on Monday that is expected to last until Wednesday as daytime highs reach above 30 C.

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for southern Saskatchewan, with daytime highs expected to reach 32 C.

Extreme heat in the southeast and a possibility of thunderstorms in the west: that's the weather picture in Alberta on Wednesday.

The weather agency said temperatures in northern Saskatchewan were not expected to cool off until mid-week.

The government agency is recommending people check on those who are vulnerable, such as the elderly and people with chronic illnesses.

Organizers said they were “unable to provide either a safe event experience or an alternate race weekend.”

As of Friday, daytime temperatures will reach the low- to mid-30s but the humidity will make it feel like 40 C or higher. The air is expected to turn cooler and less humid on Sunday.