There are environmental warnings from Environment Canada in Gatineau and throughout eastern Ontario, except in the Deep River area.
Warnings are for both heat and humidity and cover at least Tuesday and Wednesday.
Temperatures are expected to reach 30 C both days, with humidity making it feel closer to 40. Night lows should be around 20 C.
The highs forecast for Ottawa the rest of the week are a few degrees below.
People should look for shade, fresh water, or air conditioning when it is hot and watch for signs of heat illness, such as rashes, cramps, and fainting.
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Ottawa Public Health recommends indoor face masks.
Such high temperatures can also deform railway lines and cause trains to slow down.
Heat warnings are issued in southern Ontario, including the Ottawa region, when there are two consecutive days with expected highs of at least 31 ° C and lows of at least 20 ° C, or two consecutive days with expected humidity . feel like 40.