Record-breaking temperatures possible on Tuesday

OTTAWA -- The warm weather continues in Ottawa on Tuesday and temperatures may climb high enough to break the record.

Environment Canada’s forecast for the capital calls for a high of 24 C with a mix of sun and cloud. It could feel more like 29 C with the humidex today. The record-high for this day is 24.4 C set in 1961.

Clouds are expected to roll in this evening and there is a chance of showers overnight. Temperatures will drop down to 14 C.

There is a 60 per cent chance of showers on Wednesday with a high of 21 C and a humidex of 28 C.  

On Thursday, cloudy skies are in the forecast with a high of 18 C.

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  A pond in Gatineau Park, not far from Pink Lake, with autumn's colours in the background and reflected in the water. (Viewer photos submitted by: Paul Page)