Whitby is in for a stretch of hot and sunny weather this week after a cloudy start, according to Environment Canada. The forecast calls for daytime highs of 28 to 29 degrees Celsius through Wednesday, with humidity making it feel more like 34.
Monday will see a mix of sun and cloud with an east wind at 20 km/h and a high of 28. The UV index is expected to reach 9, which is considered very high. Environment Canada advises limiting time in the sun, especially between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and using sunscreen that is reapplied every two hours or after swimming or sweating.
Tuesday is forecast to be clearing with another high of 28 and a humidex of 34. Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week, with a high of 29 under sunny skies. A shift is expected Thursday, bringing a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 percent chance of showers and a high of 28.
As of 2 p.m. Monday, conditions at the Oshawa Executive Airport observation station were cloudy and 26 degrees, with humidity at 72 percent and an east wind at 15 km/h. The humidex reading was already 34.
Lake Ontario water temperatures near Whitby are around 20 to 21 degrees Celsius, making for comfortable swimming conditions. For those heading to the water, sun safety remains important. More information on UV index and sun safety can be found on Environment Canada’s website.
No weather alerts are currently in effect for the Whitby area.
