The first one-day heat event is expected to begin Wednesday afternoon and end Thursday.
High temperatures on Wednesday will reach 31 to 32 degrees Celsius and overnight lows will reach near 20 degrees Celsius early Thursday morning.
These conditions pose a health risk when you are not used to the heat. Everyone is at risk from heat, especially older adults; infants and young children; and people with chronic illnesses.
Beat the Heat resources from Ottawa Public Health: www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/extreme-heat-and-humidity.aspx
