Heat is expected to hit several eastern provinces for the remaining of the week. Forecasts say temperatures will be ten to fifteen degrees Celsius above what is normal for this time of year. Local officials are preparing for the hot spell and have told people to follow the weather. Event planners have released 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 reminded to drink plenty of water, stay out of the sun when they can, and follow safety directions. Authorities urge the public to keep monitoring updates.