It’s going to feel like 33 C this weekend in southern Ontario

It might be a good weekend to head to the beach as the heat and humidity are expected to continue in southern Ontario.

Temperatures could hit a high of 27 C but with the humidity, it is expected to feel like a steamy 35 C today (July 5) in southern Ontario.

There is also a 60 per cent chance of thunderstorms today.

The forecast suggests a slight temperature increase for Saturday with the high reaching 28 C in Mississauga, Brampton, Burlington, Oakville and Durham Region, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. A high of 27 C is expected in Hamilton.

With the humidity it will feel like 32 or 33 C on Saturday.

Rain showers are also in the forecast for the afternoon.

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Sunday could be the best day of the weekend with a high of 26 C, feeling like 33 C and a 30 per cent chance of showers.

The temperatures don’t cool down much in the evenings with lows around 17 or 18 C.

Forecasts show the heat continuing into early next week.

Lead photo: Shakur Muller