Heat is expected to hit several eastern provinces for the remaining of the week. Forecasts say temperatures will be ten to fifteen degrees Celsius higher than what is normal for this time of year. Local officials are gearing up for the heat spell and have told people to monitor the weather. Event planners have issued heat warnings. The Canadian stages of the Tour de France, part of the race’s ninth leg, will take place in the same hot weather. Spectators and riders are advised to take ample water, stay out of the sun when they can, and heed safety directions. Authorities ask the public to keep reviewing updates.