August long weekend outlook: Widespread heat, but with rain, storm chances
The August long weekend is upon us, and we've got your coast-to-coast forecast to make the most of this second to last summer holiday
The August long weekend marks the midway point of summer for most of the country. Although not all provinces will see an extended long weekend coming up, for some, this will signal the second last summer holiday, already!
Wondering what to expect as we make the turn to the latter half of the summer? See the coast-to-coast forecast, below.
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Widespread heat will cover most of the country as we head into this August long weekend.
Saturday will be the hottest day of the weekend in British Columbia, as temperatures soar into the mid-30s for the interior, but stay closer to the 20s for coastal sections. Despite being warm, it's certainly more comfortable than the recent high heat the previous weeks have brought.
Across the southern Prairies, temperatures will reach the mid-30s, as well, while northern sections see daytime highs closer to the mid 20s.
Some thunderstorms are possible on Sunday for the foothills, tracking east across the region by the holiday Monday.
Waves of moisture, with storm chances across Eastern Canada
Just like much of the summer has gone so far, rain and thunderstorm chances will be widespread across Ontario to kick off the holiday weekend on Friday. The risk for storms lingers into Saturday, as well.
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As a result, you may want to account for some extra travel time if your plans take you out of town, with a widespread 10-15 mm of rain possible to start the long weekend.
Saturday will be the warmest day of the weekend however, as temperatures reach the 30-degree mark and humidex values soar up into the 40s.
The heat and humidity will surely be felt across Atlantic Canada, as well, especially on Saturday with high humidex values between 35-40.
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If your weekend included outdoor plans however, you may need to reconsider.
Most days will be unsettled for the East Coast, as rain showers and thunderstorms pop up pretty well every day.
For a closer look at the weather in your area this August long weekend, watch the video above.
