After another intense summer storm swept across Ottawa late Wednesday, Environment Canada says there is a risk we could see more unsettled weather on Thursday. Wednesday’s storm downed trees, cut power, and saw wind gusts of up 107 km/h, according to Environment Canada. A total of 21.9 millimetres of rain was recorded at the Ottawa airport. Thursday’s forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon and a risk of a thunderstorm. The afternoon high is 24 C, with a humidex of 29. A fog advisory was issued for Ottawa on Thursday morning, advising of heavy fog and low visibility in some areas. Fog was expected to dissipate through the morning. The evening will be partly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm. The overnight low is 14 C. Friday’s forecast also calls for a few clouds and a 40 per cent chance of showers with the risk of a thunderstorm late in the afternoon. The high is 24 C with a humidex of 26. Saturday’s outlook is sunny with a high of 24 C. Sunday could see a few clouds with a high of 26 C. There is a 30 per cent chance of showers in the forecast for Monday.
