Orange-level heat warning remains as Ottawa reaches 35°C with little overnight relief
Environment Canada maintains a severe heat alert for Thursday with maximum temperatures hitting 35°C and humidex readings near 46.
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There's no relief from record-setting heat in sight Thursday as Environment Canada maintains an orange-level heat warning for the capital and surrounding area.
Maximum temperatures are expected to hit 35°C with a humidex of 46. Minimum temperatures of 21 to 25 degrees Celsius will provide little relief from the heat. As of 6 a.m. Thursday, the temperature felt like 30 degrees with the humidex.
Environment Canada's forecast for Thursday calls for a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers early in the morning and afternoon, with the risk of a thunderstorm. The evening is looking partly cloudy with 40 per cent chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorm, then clear overnight.
The heat follows record-breaking rainfall that wreaked havoc on Canada Day festivities, flooded streets and basements, and knocked out power to tens of thousands of people.
Environment Canada advises residents to limit exposure to the sun and heat, wear lightweight and light-coloured clothes, close blinds and shades, turn on air conditioning and use fans, move to cooler areas of living space, and drink water before feeling thirsty. If there are no cool areas in your living space, move to a cool public place like a pool, cooling centre, community centre or library.
