Heat and humidity to send temperatures soaring Tuesday in the Maritimes

The dangerous heat wave that's underway across eastern North America will move into the Maritimes on Tuesday. 

While Ontario and Quebec will bake under very hot and humid conditions for at least three days, the Maritimes will only feel the worst of heat on Tuesday. We'll see lots of sunshine with temperatures rising into the low to mid 30s with humidex values climbing into the high 30s and low 40s.

In this extreme heat, be sure to take precautions by drinking lots of water and watch for signs of heat exhaustion.

The worst of the heat will be short-lived thanks to a cold front which will roll into the region on Tuesday afternoon and evening, bringing showers and a risk of thunderstorms.

The cold front will also shift the winds to northwest which will usher some much drier air into the region throughout Wednesday. 

However, folks who don't have air conditioning in their home should prepare for uncomfortable sleeping conditions thanks to the mugginess expected Tuesday night. 

While Wednesday will still see temperatures climbing into the mid to high-20s for many, the humidity will be much improved by Wednesday evening. 

As of now, temperatures look set to slide even cooler toward the end of the week and into the weekend, before bumping back again for Canada Day.