There’s no relief from the record-setting heat in sight Thursday, as Environment Canada maintains an “orange-level” heat warning for the capital and area.
Maximum temperatures are expected to hit 35 C, the agency says.
“Minimum temperatures of 21 to 25 degrees Celsius will provide little relief from the heat,” Environment Canada says.
As of 6 a.m. Thursday, the agency said the temperature “felt like” 30 degrees with the humidex in Ottawa.
Environment Canada’s weather forecast for Ottawa calls for a mix of sun and cloud on Thursday, a 40 per cent chance of showers early in the morning and in afternoon, with the risk of a High 35 C. Humidex 46. UV index 9 or very high.
The evening is looking partly cloudy with 40 per cent chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm, then clear overnight. Low 22 C.
The conditions followed record-breaking rainfall that wreaked havoc on Canada Day festivities, flooded streets and basements, and knocked out power to tens of thousands of people.
Almost 120 millimetres of rain was recorded at the airport, one of the wettest days on record.
“Orange level” on the Environment Canada colour-coded scale indicates levels likely “to cause significant damage, disruption or health impacts.”
Environment Canada advises residents:
- Limit exposure to the sun and heat
- Wear lightweight and light-coloured clothes
- Close blinds and shades, and open windows if it is cooler outside than inside
- Turn on air conditioning and use fans
- Move to cooler areas of your living space
- If there are no cool areas in your living space, move to a cool public place like a pool, cooling centre, community centre or library
- Drink water before you feel thirsty to replace fluids
Friday’s forecast is sunny in the morning and early in the afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud with 40 per cent chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm. High 33 C. Humidex 41. UV index 9 or very high.
Saturday could bring a mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent chance of showers and a high of 30 C.
The outlooks Sunday and Monday are for a mix of sun and cloud and highs of about 29 C.
