{"id":796356,"date":"2026-05-14T18:02:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/796356\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T18:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:02:17","slug":"may-heat-arrives-in-southern-ontario-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/796356\/","title":{"rendered":"May heat arrives in southern Ontario this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Baron<\/p>\n

However, a cold front from the same system will break the heat, bringing rain and the potential for thunderstorms. Details around timing and intensity of the storms remain uncertain, but rain is expected.<\/p>\n

Regardless, the warming trend is on track, offering southern Ontario a summer-like weekend before a shift in the pattern early next week.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>Severe season: Canada’s first tornado and microburst of 2026 confirmed<\/a><\/p>\n

Don’t underestimate the strength of the spring sun<\/b><\/p>\n

Despite the cool start to spring and fewer sunny days overall<\/a>, UV exposure can still be underestimated during the season. In contrast to summer, where warm temperatures often prompt the use of sunscreen and protective clothing, the cooler spring air may lead to a false sense of security.<\/p>\n

With temperatures forecast to climb into the high 20s or even approach 30\u00b0C for the first time this season in some areas, it is crucial to stay mindful of sun protection<\/a>. Pay close attention to the UV index and take appropriate precautions, including wearing sunscreen, protective clothing, and sunglasses.<\/p>\n

\"Explainer:<\/p>\n

Remember, UV exposure isn\u2019t dependent on the temperature\u2014it can remain high on clear days regardless of how it feels outside. Being prepared will ensure outdoor enjoyment while minimizing the risk of sunburn.<\/p>\n

A cooler weather pattern is forecast to develop around the start of June and persist into the month.<\/p>\n

WATCH: Canada’s May long weekend forecast<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"However, a cold front from the same system will break the heat, bringing rain and the potential for…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":796357,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[2],"tags":[2147,50,2150,21484,17541],"class_list":["post-796356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news","tag-canada","tag-news","tag-ontario","tag-southern-ontario","tag-temperatures"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/116574247407661544","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/796356","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=796356"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/796356\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/796357"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=796356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=796356"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=796356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}