‘Dangerously hot' heat continues in Ottawa. Temperature could hit 36 C today
A lifeguard works at Britannia Beach in Ottawa, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Environment Canada warns 'dangerous heat and humidity' conditions will grip the region today, with the temperature expected to hit 36 C and the humidex making it feel like 44.
A heat warning remains in effect, with the weather agency warning the hot and humid conditions will continue until Tuesday night.
'The first significant heat event of the season with dangerously hot and humid conditions is expected to continue into the week,' Environment Canada said in a statement.
'Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone's health.'
Today's high of 36 C would set the record for the hottest June 23 in Ottawa's history. The current record is 34.4 C, set in 1921.
Tuesday's forecast high of 34 C could tie the record for the warmest June 24 in Ottawa history. It was 34.4 C on June 24, 2019.
'We're calling this heat wave dangerous. This is air from the United States but it's under a dome, it's like putting a lid on top of Ottawa and the air just can't circulate,' Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips said Sunday.
'It sinks down the molecules vibrate and create more heat.'
The forecast calls for mainly sunny today. High 36 C.
Clear tonight. Low 25 C.
Tuesday will begin with a mix of sun and cloud before becoming mainly sunny near noon. High 34 C with the humidex making it feel like 43.
Wednesday will be sunny. High 28 C.
It will be mainly cloudy on Thursday with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 22 C.
The outlook for Friday calls for mainly cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers. High 23 C.
The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 25 C and a low of 15 C.
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