St. John's 
Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its seasonal weather outlook for summer, predicting higher-than-normal temperatures across most of the country until the end of August.
Environment Canada
According to the news release, above-normal temperatures have been observed in the northern Prairies, northern Ontario, and northern Quebec in June. These regions, along with Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Atlantic Canada, are expected to experience persistently higher temperatures throughout the summer.
The consequences of these elevated temperatures are already being felt, with numerous parts of the country grappling with devastating wildfires. The warming climate, coupled with seasonal dryness, has contributed to the severity of these fires.
Environment Canada says climate change is having a significant impact on Canada, resulting in more frequent, longer-lasting, and more intense extreme weather events. The country is warming at approximately twice the global rate, particularly in the northern regions, leading to more destructive weather occurrences. Heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, heavy precipitation, urban floods, and coastal flooding are among the effects being experienced.
While the increase in extreme temperatures heightens the risk of heatwaves and dry conditions, it also contributes to more intense rainfall. Urban flood risks are expected to rise, and coastal flooding will likely become more prevalent due to local sea-level rise. Although the average intensity of hurricanes is anticipated to increase, no significant change in the total number of tropical cyclones is expected.
Environment Canada is urging Canadians to stay informed by regularly monitoring weather forecasts, taking weather alerts seriously, and developing emergency plans in anticipation of a warmer and drier summer.
The latest forecasts and severe weather warnings are available through Environment and Climate Change Canada’s weather website, the WeatherCAN app (available for Android and iOS devices), Weatheradio and Hello Weather (1-833-794-3556).
