Weekend Outlook: Sault facing unprecedented heat wave with record-breaking temperatures ahead

The Sault area is bracing for an extraordinary heat wave this weekend and into next week, with temperatures expected to soar to unprecedented levels. Daytime highs in the upper 20s are forecasted throughout the week, threatening to shatter records that have stood since the 1940s.

While it's not uncommon to see a single-day record fall, the prospect of such an extended period of record-breaking heat is rare. As you enjoy this final official weekend of summer, take a moment to soak it in—this is the kind of weather event people will be reminiscing about years from now, saying, "Remember that September heat wave in 2024?"

Friday will kick off with mostly sunny skies and afternoon highs reaching 28°C, likely surpassing the previous record of 27°C set in 1982. Saturday will see a few morning clouds giving way to sunny skies by the afternoon, with temperatures again hitting 28°C. Sunday will continue the trend, staying sunny and warm with another high of 28°C.

This record-breaking heat and sunshine are expected to persist well into the coming week.