Local residents and tourists alike will be hot, sticky, and sweaty while celebrating Canada's birthday in the nation's capital.
Environment Canada's weather forecast for Ottawa calls for a muggy day with a high of 23 C and a humidex of 31. It will be cloudy, with widespread smoke, a 40 per cent chance of showers in the morning and a 70 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon with the risk of a thunderstorm.
The air quality health index at 6 a.m. was measured at 4, or "moderate risk" with the weather agency advising that there is no need to modify your usual outdoor activities unless you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. It is forecast to rise to 6 during the day Saturday, before falling to 5 at night and then back down to 4 by Sunday.
If you're downtown and need to cool off, the Rideau Centre will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today.
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