The Weather Network releases summer forecast prediction

The Weather Network has delivered its summer forecast and it is calling for above normal temperatures across the province.

The Summer Forecast report is for the months of June, July and August and predicts what Canadians can expect for the most anticipated season of the year. Overall, most Canadians can expect a typical start to the season, with stretches of near to above normal temperatures blanketing the country.

The forecast shows that Western Canada will not be experiencing as hot or as dry a summer as the last several years while Eastern and Central Canada will experience slightly warmer temperatures than previous years.

"This summer, we don't see any strong signals for one part of the country to be consistently hot while another is consistently cool as we've seen in some past summers. Mother Nature looks to be spreading the warmth around pretty evenly over the next few months," said Chris Scott, Chief Meteorologist at The Weather Network. "This means the majority of Canadians should experience a good dose of typically warm summer weather once we get into the heart of the season. On the other hand, precipitation will be highly variable, with the locations of individual thunderstorms determining who will get soaked and who will be dry."

Summer's changeable weather patterns bring an increased threat of severe thunderstorm activity, including the potential for tornadoes and localized heavy rain. As this is the time of year where active weather develops quickly and dangerous weather can rapidly progress, Canadians should pay close attention to the daily forecasts to stay safe and updated on the latest weather news.