Ottawa’s summer of rainy weather will continue heading into the final weekend of August, with a risk of showers today and tomorrow. Environment Canada has recorded 535.3 mm of rain at the Ottawa Airport this summer, which is a new record for most rain between June 1 and August 31 in Ottawa history. The forecast calls for a mainly cloudy day with a 60 per cent chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. There is a risk of a thunderstorm. High 24 C with the humidex making it feel like 31. Heavy rain was reported in Ottawa at 11 a.m. It will be cloudy tonight with a 40 per cent chance of showers. Low 14 C. Friday will be cloudy with a chance of morning showers. High 22 C. Saturday will see a mix of sun and cloud. High 24 C. The outlook for Sunday calls for cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 22 C. Monday will be cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers. High 23 C. The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 23 C and a low of 13 C.
