Severe thunderstorm watch in effect, while temperature could hit 37 with humidex

Summer doesn’t even officially begin until Thursday’s solstice but Environment Canada predicts that the humidex could reach a sweltering 37 Monday before a cold front brings showers and the risk of a thunderstorm along with cooler air.
In the meantime, Ottawa Public Health is warning the public, especially the very young, very old and people who are homeless or have chronic illnesses, to take care to beat the heat.
A “warm and humid” – no kidding – airmas