Heat warning in Ottawa as forecast calls for humidex of 34 Tuesday
CBC News | Posted: August 9, 2016 11:28 AM | Last Updated: August 9, 2016
Stay cool out there — it's expected to be even hotter tomorrow
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Ottawa as the temperature is set to hit 32 C, but it will feel more like 34 with the humidity.
A very high UV index of eight is expected, along with winds blowing at 20 kilometres per hour.
A bit of relief from the heat will come overnight with a low of 20 C, but Wednesday is expected to be even hotter with a high of 33 C that will feel like 41 with the humidity.
The heat wave continues on Thursday with a mix of sun and cloud, and a high of 34 C expected. The overnight low won't bring much relief at 21 C.
As for Friday, there's a 40 per cent chance of showers with a high of 31 C and a low of 19 C.