Environment Canada says rain is expected to start Tuesday morning and be heavy at times throughout the day before the rain tapers off Wednesday morning. “Locally higher amounts are possible for areas receiving prolonged rain or multiple thunderstorms,” the warning said. Rainfall warnings are also in effect for the upper Ottawa Valley, Prescott and Russell, Lanark County and along the St. Lawrence from Kingston to Cornwall. Environment Canada’s weather forecast for the capital city calls for showers or drizzle on Monday night with a low of 18 C overnight. Tuesday’s forecast calls for rain, heavy at times, with a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. The forecast includes 30 to 40mm of rain, with the rainfall warning saying there is a chance of 50 to 75mm in some parts of the region. Tuesday’s maximum temperature is 19 C. The rain should end early Wednesday morning. The low temperature is 15 C. Partly sunny with a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius is forecast for Wednesday. Thursday’s outlook is sunny with a high of 18C.
