Another record-breaking high temperature is in the forecast for Ottawa but cooler temperatures and rain are on the way.
Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 33 C in Ottawa on Saturday that, if reached, would surpass the 2004 record at the Ottawa Airport of 30.7 C. The forecast humidex this afternoon is 37.
Just a few clouds are expected Saturday. Overnight, expect a partly cloudy sky with a low of 17 C—about 10 degrees warmer than the typical low for this time of year.
Clouds move in Sunday bringing a 60 per cent chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm. Sunday’s high is 22 C, with a humidex of 28. Ottawa has seen just under 9 mm of rain so far in May. An open air fire ban remains in effect.
Monday’s forecast is cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a high of 21 C.
Tuesday might also see showers, with a high of 18 C, in line with the seasonal average.
Sunshine returns to the forecast Wednesday.