28 C highs, rain and unusually warm nights in the forecast for Ontario this week [Video]

Get those shorts and tees out of storage and lather on the sunscreen, because southern Ontario is hitting pause on the cool, windy weather as temperatures climb toward the 30-degree mark this week.

As of Sunday (June 1), skies will start off mainly cloudy before clearing by the afternoon. Winds will increase through the morning, reaching 30 km/h with gusts up to 60 km/h across the region. Daytime highs will reach 18 C. By evening, skies will be clear with winds gradually becoming light. Overnight lows will fall to 8 C.

Monday will bring full sunshine and calmer winds at 20 km/h. Daytime highs will climb to 23 C. The UV index is expected to reach 8, categorized as very high. Environment Canada recommends wearing sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and staying hydrated when outdoors between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Clear skies will continue into the evening with a low …