'Dangerously hot' weather continues in Ottawa, relief still days away
Sweltering heat is expected to peak today in Ottawa, but full relief isn't expected until Tuesday night.
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An Environment Canada heat warning remains in effect, with temperatures expected to reach 35 C this afternoon. The humidex will peak at 46.
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'The first significant heat event of the season with dangerously hot and humid conditions is expected to continue into the week,' the agency said.
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With overnight temperatures only dipping to 22 C to 25 C, there will be 'little relief from the heat' early this week.
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Environment Canada and Ottawa Public Health are both advising against strenuous outdoor activity. They also stressed the importance of staying hydrated, and to pay attention for signs of heat illness.
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'Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water,' Environment Canada said.
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The baking temperatures have also forced Ottawa to issue a city-wide burn ban.
'All open air fires are prohibited during a ban, including properties that have an Open Air Fire Permit. This ban applies to agricultural burns, brush pile burns, as well as campfires,' the city said in a statement. 'There will be zero tolerance enforcement during the fire ban.'
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