Relief from the heat: Below-seasonal temperatures expected in Ottawa

A sailboat and a windsurfer in the Ottawa River near Britannia Beach on Wednesday. (Maddison De Varennes/CTV News Ottawa)

Ottawa residents and tourists will receive some relief from the heat, with below-seasonal daytime highs expected through the weekend.

Environment Canada is calling for a high of 26 C today, with daytime highs of 25 C on Friday, 21 C on Saturday and 25 C on Sunday.

The normal daytime high for this time of year is 27 C.

The forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud today with a 40 per cent chance of showers this afternoon. There is a risk of a thunderstorm. High 26 C.

It will be clear tonight. Low 14 C.

Friday will be sunny. High 25 C.

Saturday will see mainly cloudy conditions with a 40 per cent chance of showers. High 21 C.

The outlook for Sunday calls for a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 25 C.

Monday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 27 C.

Environment Canada lifted the heat warning for Ottawa on Wednesday afternoon.

Wildfire smoke

Smoke from wildfires burning in northern Ontario is expected to drift back into Ottawa today.

The Air Quality Health Index is expected to increase to 5-Moderate risk today, before dropping to 3-Low Risk this evening.

An Orange Warning – Air Quality is in effect for the Greater Toronto Area and parts of southern Ontario. The advisory is in effect for the area from Cobourg west to Toronto, London and Windsor.

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