Heat is set 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 heat spell and have told people to watch the weather. Event planners have posted heat alerts. 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 told to consume plenty of water, avoid the sun when they can, and follow safety directions. Authorities encourage the public to keep reviewing updates.