Hottest weekend of the year in the forecast for Ottawa
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It will be a hot and humid first long weekend of summer in Ottawa, with the hottest temperatures of the year in the forecast this weekend.
The temperature hit 23.6 C on Thursday, the warmest temperature of the year.
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Environment Canada's forecast calls for highs of 26 C Saturday, 27 C on Sunday and 28 C on Monday.
There will be a mix of sun and cloud today with a 30 per cent chance of showers late this afternoon. High 23 C. There are some light showers in the Ottawa area Friday morning.
Cloudy tonight with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm. Low 15 C.
Saturday will be cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers in the morning. High 26 C.
The outlook for Sunday calls for sunshine and a high of 27 C.
Monday will be sunny. High 28 C.
The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 20 C and a low of 9 C.
Hot weather arrives
Environment Canada's monthly forecast calls for the hot weather to continue in Ottawa.
The monthly temperature forecast says there will be above-normal temperatures for Ottawa and eastern Ontario until mid-June.
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