Update #2: Friday, June 21, 2024, at 8:20 a.m.
Environment Canada has ended the heat warning. There are not any weather warnings in effect at present.
Update #1: Monday, June 17, 2024, at 8:45 a.m.
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Ottawa for the week beginning Monday, June 17, 2024.
Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected through most of the week. Daytime highs through much of the week are expected to be 30 to 35 degrees Celsius with humidex values of 40 to 45. There will be little relief through the overnight as lows are expected to be 18 to 23 degrees Celsius with humidex values of 26 to 30.
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to continue to monitor the Current Students weather page for updates.
The university remains open. Operations will run as scheduled. Convocation ceremonies are proceeding.
Extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
Monday, June 17, 2024 in News, Weather
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