A thunderstorm watch is in effect for the capital region.

Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of a severe thunderstorm with strong winds and heavy rains.

Some of these thunderstorms have the potential to produce significant rainfall amounts as well as wind gusts to 90 km/h, according to environment Canada.

Today's high hit 32 C, but it felt like 40 with the humidity.

Temperatures are expected to drop to 22 tonight.