‘Multi-day' heat event begins as temperatures set to hit 35 C in Ottawa this weekend
Officials are urging caution as another multi-day heat event is set to bake the nation's capital this weekend.
Environment Canada issued a heat warning for Ottawa starting today, forecasting highs to be between 30 and 35 C with humidex values of 35 to 40 stretching into early next week.
Overnight lows won't provide much relief as temperatures stay between 19 to 22 C.
Slightly cooler temperatures are expected by mid-week, bringing an end to the heat event, Environment Canada says.
The average daily high for this time of year is around 26 C, with lows around 15 C.
Health Canada recommends staying cool and staying hydrated when extreme heat hits.
Watch for symptoms of heat stroke, including dizziness, nausea, confusion and change in consciousness.
Anyone showing signs of heat stroke should call 911.
Ottawa weather
Saturday's forecast shows a mix of sun and clouds with a 30 per cent chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm.
Hazy skies from wildfire smoke remain over the capital. The air quality for Ottawa was 4, or moderate, at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers early this evening with a risk of a thunderstorm. Hazy this evening. Low 21 C.
Sunday will be mainly sunny with hazy skies in the afternoon. High 35 C with humidex levels expected to make it feel like 42.
It's a similar story on Monday with a high of 35 C.
Tuesday will be sunny with a high of 34 C. Some relief from the heat isn't expected until Wednesday as the high reaches 28 C.
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