Ottawa's Heatwave is WILDIN' 🥵🔥- Stay Safe, Fam!

Ottawa's On 🔥 - Literally!

Yo, what is UP, Ottawa fam? Let me tell you, the weather is not playing games rn. We're talking major heatwave vibes, like straight-up desert status. Temperatures are clocking in at a sweltering 36°C, but with the humidity, it feels like 44°C. No cap, that's CRAZY!

Environment Canada's all over it, droppin' heat warnings from northern Ontario to southern Quebec. They're basically saying, "Stay inside, stay hydrated, and don't be a hero." Cause it's hot enough to melt your brain, for real.

The City of Ottawa's not sleepin' on this either. They're doing the most to keep everyone safe:

• Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) Rollin' Up: The fire squad's cruisin' around to apartment buildings, making sure everyone's got AC access. They're basically AC gatekeepers rn.
• Outreach Squad: These legends are handing out water and droppin' knowledge about all the cool spots in the city. Bless their hearts!
• Cooling Centers: Over 100 city spots are open as cooling centers. Libraries, community centers, you name it.
• Beat the Heat Campaign: Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and the city's Public Information and Media Relations team are on socials dropping all the tea. So stay tapped in.
• Hydro Hookup: They're even coordinating with Hydro Ottawa and Hydro One to keep the lights on and the AC pumpin'.

The Ottawa Fire Services even dropped a fire ban, which is no cap a good idea, imagine making it hotter.

Peep dis: June 22nd hit 32.6°C, just shy of the 1983 record of 33.3°C. But today? Forecast's saying 36°C, which could SMASH the record for June 23rd. And get this - the hottest day in Ottawa history happened June 24, 1921 with 34.4°C and Tuesday's forecast of 34°C is prepped to match that. The way the heat is hitting this week is unmatched, its giving historical figures a run for their coins.

The Salvation Army Outreach Van and the city's "Community Engagement Team" are straight-up out here being heroes, slingin' H2O and knowledge about where you can vibe in the AC.

So far, no one's panicking (no heat-related 311 calls), and paramedics aren't swamped. But still, stay vigilant, fam! This heat is no joke.

VIA Rail's warning of potential delays on trains headin' to Montreal and Toronto 'cause of the heat.

The forecast? Mainly sunny, high of 36°C for today. But don't sweat it too much (pun intended!), 'cause by Wednesday, we're lookin' at a chill 28°C. Relief is on the way!

Stay safe out there, Ottawa. Hydrate or die-drate! 😉