Humidity will make it feel like 34 in Ottawa today

The tulips in bloom at Major's Hill Park on Monday, May 18. (Josh Pringle/CTV News Ottawa)

Ottawa residents will experience an early taste of summer weather over the next two days, with the humidex making it feel like 34.

Environment Canada is calling for a high of 29 C today and 29 C on Tuesday.

The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 20 C and a low of 9 C.

The forecast calls for showers to end near noon then cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers. It will clear this afternoon.

Tonight will be clear, with increasing cloudiness overnight and a 40 per cent chance of showers. Low 19 C.

Tuesday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers. High 29 C.

A mix of sun and cloud is expected on Wednesday with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 21 C.

The outlook for Thursday calls for sunshine and a high of 17 C.

Friday will see a mix of sun and cloud. High 19 C.

Above seasonal temperatures

The hot and humid weather conditions are expected to persist over the next month.

Environment Canada’s monthly forecast calls for above seasonal temperatures in Ottawa and eastern Ontario over the next four weeks.

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