Up to 25 mm of rain forecast for Ottawa Tuesday evening

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 to 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.