The blanket of fog lifted over Ottawa Wednesday morning, with the hottest day of 2024 in the forecast for the capital.
Environment Canada’s forecast calls for a high of 30 C, with the humidex making it feel like 37. This could be the first time the temperature hits 30 C so far this year.
In 2023, Ottawa saw two days with the temperature above 30 C in May – 30.4 C on May 28 and 32.5 C on May 31.
The record for the warmest May 22 is 31.1 C, set in 1977.
Ottawa will see a mix of sun and cloud today with a 40 per cent chance of showers late this afternoon.
Partly cloudy tonight with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm. Low 17 C.
Sunny on Thursday. High 26 C.
Friday will be sunny. High 28 C.
The outlook for Saturday calls for increasing cloudiness. High 23 C.
A mix of sun and cloud on Sunday with a 30 per cent chance of showers .High 21 C.
The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 21 C and a low of 10 C.