'Yellow' air quality alert was lifted at about 1 p.m.
A cyclist bikes along the Ottawa River near LeBreton Flats as the sun sets. Photo by Spencer Colby /PostmediaArticle content
Environment Canada has issued an all clear for air quality in the National Capital region after smoke from western Ontario wildfires had caused concern for residents.
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The “Yellow” level air quality advisory was lifted shortly after 1 p.m.
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Meanwhile, after several days of hot and sometimes threatening weather, it looks like the capital’s in for a more pleasant break for the next few days.
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Weatherwise, things start with a mix of sun and cloud Thursday, with a 40-per-cent chance of showers in the afternoon, and yet another risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon.
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The temperature is expected to hit 26 C, with the humidex making it feel like about 29 and the UV index 8 or very high. Winds may become gusty around noon about 40 km/hr.
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Thursday night should be be clear with the low temperature a fresh 14 C.
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Friday’s looking sunny, again with a high of 25 C and a humidex rating of 27. The UV rating remains at index 8 or very high.
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Expect some clouds Friday night, with the low temperature around 15 C.
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Showers, but no major storms, are in the outlook for the weekends.
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Saturday looks cloudy with 40-per-cent chance of showers.
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The high is expected to be a very fresh 21 C.
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Expect cloudy periods with 30-per-cent chance of showers Saturday night with a low of 15 C.
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Sunday’s another mix of sun and cloud with a 30-per-cent chance of showers and a high of 25 C.
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The forecast is fore cloudy periods overnight and a low of 15 C.
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The heat’s expected to creep up Monday to a high of 27 under a mix of sun and cloud and a 30 per cent chance of showers.
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Monday night looks cloudy with a 30-per-cent chance of showers and a low of 16 C.
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