Temperature could hit 30 C in Ottawa for the first time in 2024

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.

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