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Humidity returns to the forecast in Ottawa this week

Humidity returns to the forecast in Ottawa this week

CTV News7 days ago
Ottawa's ByWard Market is seen on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (CTV News Ottawa)
Hot, humid conditions are set to make their return to the forecast in Ottawa this week.
Environment Canada is calling for a high of 24 C with a humidex of 26 on Tuesday, under a mainly sunny sky.
Fog patches that formed Tuesday morning will dissipate as the morning progresses.
Tuesday night, expect a clear sky with fog patches developing after midnight and a low of 11 C.
Wednesday's outlook is sunny with a high of 28 C and a humidex of 32.
Thursday and Friday are expected to be muggy.
'Hot and humid conditions are expected. Stay cool and hydrated,' a note on the weather agency's website says.
Highs of 30 C with the possibility of showers are in the forecast for both days.
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