Heat warning lifted for Ottawa, but humidex will still make it feel like 30 today

The Ottawa River with Parliament Hill in the background. (Brad Quinn/CTV News Ottawa)

Ottawa residents will enjoy some relief from the hot conditions today, after two days of temperatures above 33 C.

Environment Canada lifted the heat warning for Ottawa and eastern Ontario late last night.

The temperature hit 33.3 C on Wednesday, with the humidex making it feel like 44. On Tuesday, the temperature warmed up to a record 35.2 C.

The forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud today. High 28 C with the humidex making it feel like 30.

Partly cloudy tonight. Low 17 C.

Thursday will be cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 23 C.

It will be mainly cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers on Friday. High 20 C.

The outlook for Saturday calls for mainly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers. High 23 C.

Sunday will see a mix of sun and cloud. High 29 C.

The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 25 C and a low of 15 C.