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Sunny, hot and hazy Tuesday in Ottawa
The sun peeks around a tree on Britannia Beach. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa)
It will be a hot, hazy and humid day in Ottawa, as the capital gets its first taste of summer-like weather.
Environment Canada is calling for a mainly sunny day today. High 25 C, with the humidex making it feel like 27.
Clear tonight. Low 16 C.
Wednesday will be sunny. High 28 C, with the humidex making it feel like 32.
It will be cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers on Thursday. High 26 C.
The outlook for Friday calls for a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 26 C.
Saturday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 25 C.
The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 23 C and a low of 12 C.
Wildfire smoke
Smoke from wildfires burning in northern Ontario and the Prairies is expected to drift through Ottawa and eastern Ontario.
According to smoke will blow into the region this morning and continue to linger through the day.
Ottawa's air quality is expected to be a '4-Moderate Risk' today and tonight.
