Ottawa weather: Chance of thunderstorms, rain in the forecast for Ottawa on first day of May [Video]

Rainy weather and clouds are expected in Ottawa on the first day of May.

Environment Canada’s forecast for Wednesday shows cloud cover throughout the day with a 30 per cent chance of showers or drizzle in the morning. High 16 C.

Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms overnight. Low 8 C.

Conditions are expected to clear slightly starting Thursday where clouds and rising temperatures are expected.

Thursday’s forecast shows clouds with a high of 19 C.

A mix of sun and clouds is expected Friday with a high of 19 C.

Rain is expected to return Saturday with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a high of 20 C.

The historic average high temperature for May 1 is 15.5 C with a low of 4.5 C.