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Temperatures to hit 31 C in Ottawa today, heat warning in effect
Four-year-old Theodore Wait plays in a sprinkler at a park in Ottawa, Thursday July 21, 2011. (Adrian Wyld / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
The humidity could make it feel like 36 in Ottawa on Sunday as several days of hot, humid temperatures settle in across eastern Ontario.
Environment Canada issued a heat warning for eastern Ontario on Saturday, advising of a 'multi-day' heat event starting today.
Daytime high temperatures of 30 C to 34 C are expected with humidex values of 38 to 42.
Nighttime low temperatures are expected between 19 C and 23 C, providing little relief from the heat.
The hottest temperatures are expected on Monday. Conditions are expected to begin improving on Tuesday, though some areas could see heat persist until Wednesday.
Environment Canada recommends taking action to protect yourself and others from the conditions, especially those at highest risk of heat illness.
The advisory from the weather forecaster says to drink water often, close blinds, plan outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day and to limit direct exposure to the heat.
Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue.
Call 911 if you or someone around you is showing signs of heat stroke.
The City of Ottawa provides a list of places for residents who need a place to cool off.
Ottawa weather
Mainly cloudy Sunday with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm. High 31 C. Humidex 36.
Partly cloudy tonight becoming clear near midnight. Low 21 C.
Mainly sunny Monday with a high of 32 C. Humidex 40. Cloudy periods with a 40 per cent chance of showers overnight. Low 21 C.
A mix of sun and clouds Tuesday with a 40 per cent chance of showers. High 30 C. Cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers at night. Low 21 C.
Wednesday's forecast shows cloudy skies with a 40 per cent chance of showers. High 26 C. Cloudy periods in the evening with a 30 per cent chance of showers. Low 14 C.
The long-range forecast shows mostly clear skies and average temperatures going into the first days of August.
