It’s going to be a wet evening across the National Capital Region.
While Tuesday got off to a sunny start, we’ll see increasing cloud through the afternoon with a risk of thunderstorm and a slight chance of showers.
It’s also going to be sticky, with a high near 30 C and a humidex value of 35.
According to Environment Canada, the wind will pick up this evening as showers move in, with 15-25 mm possible by morning.
Also, the weather agency the risk of thunderstorm will continue this evening and through the overnight.
Ottawa’s forecast:
- Today (Tuesday): Sunny for the morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. High 29. Humidex 35.
- Tonight: Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Showers beginning this evening with risk of thunderstorms this evening and overnight. Local amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming northwest 30 gusting to 50 overnight. Low 17.
- Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers in the morning. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light early in the afternoon. High 21.
- Wednesday night: Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 10.
- Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 22.
- Thursday night: Cloudy periods. Low 10.
- Friday: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 24.
- Friday night: Cloudy periods with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 17.
- Saturday: Sunny. High 25.
- Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 25.
- Monday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 22.