Four things you need to know about Monday, August 25

Monday, August 25, 2014, 7:30 AM - Wondering what you missed overnight or what you can expect for the day ahead? 

Here's your weather briefing for Monday, August 25.

1. High pressure dominates Atlantic Canada, heat and humidity making it feel like 30

High pressure will continue to dominate the Maritimes with humid conditions making things feel closer to 30 Monday.

Temperatures will feel even warmer on Tuesday and Wednesday before unsettled conditions push in later this week.

Hottest #temperatures in a month...or more...from Ontario to the Maritimes. #Humidex readings well into the 30s, full forecast this am!

— Chris Murphy TWN (@chris_m_twn) August 25, 2014

2. Humidity to persist across southern Ontario, localized flooding possible in the north

Warm and humid conditions continue to dominate across southern Ontario as well with humidex readings well into the 30s expected on Monday.

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Parts of northern Ontario however, could see thunderstorms through the afternoon hours with the potential for severe storms in some places.

Rainfall warnings remain in place for some areas with an additional 20-50+ mm possible through the day.

"The rain is expected to taper off later this morning. General rainfall amounts of up to 60 millimetres are forecast with the highest amounts occurring in thunderstorms," said Environment Canada in the rainfall warning early Monday. "Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible."

The cold front is expected to swing further south on Tuesday, reaching the Greater Toronto Area by the late afternoon hours.

Thunderstorms are expected with heavy downpours and hail likely.

3. Rain tapers across the Prairies, chilly temps making it feel like fall

It was a soggy weekend for parts of the Prairies with over 50 mm of rain recorded in some places.

Rain is expected to continue in Manitoba Monday with an additional 10-20 mm possible.

In addition to the rain, cooler temperatures will also make things feel a lot more like fall.

"A lot of chilly temperatures across the Prairies this morning," said The Weather Network's Chris Murphy early Monday. "West of Winnipeg to the Rockies, temperatures are ranging from 2°C-9°C.

From Winnipeg, The Weather Network's Margeaux Morin updates on the rain and what to expect:

4. B.C.'s busiest fire season in years

Fire crews from Ontario arrived in B.C. over the weekend to help in what's being described as one of the busiest fire seasons in years.

Since April, more than 1,200 fires have been reported across B.C.

According to the B.C. Wildfire Management Branch, some firefighters have been working up to two weeks at a time.

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Always keep your campfire small, safe and supervised. Here is an up-to-date map of campfire bans across the province. pic.twitter.com/CG9PZ5zo3p

— BCGovFireInfo (@BCGovFireInfo) August 25, 2014