Sunny and hot long weekend in Ottawa, with wildfire smoke expected
It will be a sunny and hot August long weekend in Ottawa, but smoke from wildfires burning in western Canada could affect air quality over the next two days.
Environment Canada's forecast calls for sunshine today, with 'local smoke' expected to drift in this afternoon. High 27 C with the humidex making it feel like 30.
Partly cloudy tonight. Low 15 C.
Sunday will be sunny. The forecast warns of 'local smoke in the morning and early in the afternoon.' High 30 C with the humidex making it feel like 33.
Monday will see a mix of sun and cloud. High 29 C.
The outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday calls for a mix of sun and cloud both days. A high of 29 C on Tuesday and 30 C on Wednesday.
The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 26 C and a low of 16 C.
Wildfire smoke
Smoke from wildfires burning in western Canada is expected to drift into Ottawa on Saturday and Sunday.
Environment Canada's forecast calls for 'local smoke' over the next two days.
The air quality health index is expected to be '5-moderate risk' today, and '6-moderate risk' tonight and on Sunday.
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