A heat event from the weekend will continue to bring sweltering temperatures to Ottawa and eastern Ontario on Monday.
A heat warning issued by Environment Canada on Saturday afternoon remains in effect, with humid air bringing daytime temperatures to 30 C. Humidex values could make the temperature feel like 39 C.
There is a 60 per cent chance of rain and the possibility of thunderstorms this evening. The low will be 21 C, bringing little relief from the heat overnight.
Environment Canada says cooler temperatures are expected to arrive on Tuesday, with heat coming down to the mid-20’s this week.
The forecaster is warning of the effects of heat on the body, particularly for the elderly and young children.
“Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration,” Environment Canada says.
“Limit direct sun exposure. Shade yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed, breathable hat and/or an umbrella.”
There is also a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for parts of the Outaouais region, including the Low, Wakefield and Maniwaki areas.
LOOKING TO COOL OFF?
Britannia, Mooney’s Bay and Petrie River and Petrie East Bay beaches are open for supervised swimming from noon to 7 p.m.
All beaches run by the National Capital Commission (NCC) are open with “good” or “excellent” bacteriological water quality.
The City of Gatineau has extended the hours of some of its public pools to 8:50 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday due to the high temperatures, including:
- Parc Desjardins
- Parc Eugène-Sauvageau
- Parc Fontaine
- Parc Laurent-Groulx
- Parc La Vérendrye
- Parc Jack-Eyamie
Opening hours for Parc Moussette, Parc du Lac-Beauchamp and Parc des Cèdres will be extended to 8 p.m.