Environment Canada: Special weather statement for Ottawa ends [Video]

A special weather statement that was issued for Ottawa Saturday has ended, according to Environment Canada.

The statement ended this afternoon. 

The weather agency said heavy rain  — 30 to 50 millimetres —  is expected for the capital throughout the day. 

Lower than average temperatures are in the forecast this weekend, according to Environment Canada.

A high of 17 C, cloudy periods and a 40 per cent chance of showers are in the forecast this afternoon. A low of 7 C and a 40 per cent chance of showers are in the forecast for tonight.

A high of 14 C with a 40 per cent chance of showers are in the forecast for Sunday. Clear skies and a low of 7 C are forecasted for the night.

Sunny skies and a high of 20 C are forecasted for Monday. Clear skies and a low of 7 C are in the forecast for the night.

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