Heat is set to hit several eastern provinces for the rest 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 gearing up for the hot spell and have told people to follow the weather. Event planners have released heat alerts. The Canadian stages of the Tour de France, part of the race’s ninth leg, will proceed in the same scorching weather. Spectators and riders are reminded to consume plenty of water, stay out of the sun when they can, and follow safety directions. Authorities ask the public to keep monitoring updates.