Record-breaking warm temperatures in Ottawa
Ottawa broke a 78-year-old temperature record Wednesday, as a late summer heat wave continues in the national capital region.
Environment Canada's forecast called for a high of 33 C today, with the humidex making it feel like 40 degrees. The record for hottest Sept. 6 in Ottawa history is 31.7 C, set back in 1945.
The temperature hit 31.9 C at 5 p.m., with the humidex making it feel like 41 degrees.
A heat warning remains in effect for Ottawa.
"A hot and humid airmass atypical of early September is expected through Thursday," Environment Canada said in a statement.
"Daytime highs are expected to be 30 to 34 C. Overnight lows are expected to be 19 to 22 C bringing little relief from the heat. The passage of a cold front will bring an end to the heat Friday."
The high hit 32.5 C on Tuesday, just shy of the record for warmest Sept. 5 in Ottawa of 33.1 C.
The forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud today. High 33 C, with the humidex making it feel like 40 degrees.
Partly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers tonight. There is a risk of a thunderstorm this evening and after midnight. Low 20 C.
Mainly cloudy on Thursday with a chance of showers. High 29 C, with the humidex making it feel like 37 degrees.
Friday will be mainly cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers. High 23 C.
The outlook for Saturday calls for a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers. High 22 C.
Sunday will see a mix of sun and cloud, with a high of 23 C.
The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 21 C and a low of 11 C.
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