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Conditions favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms in Ottawa today, Environment Canada says

Ottawa residents and tourists will need to keep the rain gear handy over the next two days, but sunshine and warm temperatures will return for the weekend.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Ottawa, warning the capital could see “torrential downpours with 50 mm (of rain) falling within an hour.”

“The main threats will be strong winds, torrential downpours and hail. There is also a risk of a tornado today, especially towards the Ottawa River Valley,” Environment Canada said, adding conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms.

“Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.”

The severe thunderstorm watch stretches from Belleville to Cornwall and the Ottawa Valley.

Environment Canada’s forecast calls for a mainly cloudy day with a 30 per cent chance of showers this morning and a 70 per cent chance of showers this afternoon. There is a risk of a thunderstorm late this morning and this afternoon.  High 25 C, with the humidex making it feel like 33.

Cloudy tonight with a 70 per cent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and overnight. Low 17 C.

Thursday will be cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon. High 23 C with the humidex making it feel like 28.

Friday will be sunny. High 27 C.

The outlook for Saturday calls for sunshine and a high of 28 C.

Sunday will be sunny with a high of 30 C.

The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 27 C and a low of 16 C.

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