Warm, possibly rainy weekend to kick off stretch of near-30 C weather in Ottawa

A sunny day at Dow’s Lake in Ottawa. (CTV News Ottawa)

A hot and rainy weekend will kick off a stretch of near-30 C weather in the capital.

According to Environment Canada’s weather forecast, Ottawa residents can expect temperatures reaching 27 C on Saturday. There will be a 30 per cent chance of showers, as well as a risk of thunderstorms, beginning in the afternoon.

The showers are expected to clear overnight, and the temperature will reach a low of 14 C.

• Hourly and 7-day forecast on our CTVNewsOttawa.ca weather hub

On Sunday, expect 28 C and a chance of showers.

Monday’s forecast predicts a mix of sun and cloud and 29 C.

On Tuesday, the temperature will reach 30 C. The 30 C-or-higher weather is expected to continue from Tuesday until at least Friday.

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