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A sunny Saturday in Ottawa after Friday soak

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People enjoy a sunny weekend on William Street in the ByWard Market. (Ted Raymond/CTV News Ottawa)

It will be a dry and sunny Saturday in the nation's capital after a rainy Friday.

An official rainfall total of 23.8 mm was recorded at the Ottawa airport on Friday, making it the rainiest July 21 at the airport since 1980, when a record of 20.6 mm was recorded.

The heaviest rainfall on July 21 in Ottawa came in 1899, when 32.3 mm of rain was recorded at a different local weather station.

Environment Canada's weather forecast for the city calls for a high of 26 C Saturday with a humidex of 30. The UV index is 8, or very high, and the air quality health index is at 1, or low risk, ideal air for outdoor activities.

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The evening forecast is clear, with a few clouds moving in by midnight. The overnight low is 12 C.

Sunday's forecast is partly sunny with a high of 28 C and a humidex of 34.

Monday's outlook is cloudy with a small chance of showers and a high of 27 C.

Tuesday is also looking cloudy with a chance of showers and a high of 26 C.