June 14, 2022 – Western and Northern Ontario Weather Outlook

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THUNDER BAY – Weather – After several days without weather alerts or warnings, for Tuesday there is a different story. Environment Canada has issued thunderstorm watches for Kenora, and Fort Frances regions.

There are also Special Weather Statements in effect with the weather service stating that hot and humid conditions are coming to Kenora, Grassy Narrows, Fort Frances and Emo region of Western Ontario.

Thunder Bay

The high in Thunder Bay for Tuesday will be +15. It is +11 this morning in the city. Skies will be cloudy this morning with a 60 per cent chance of rain showers late this morning and this afternoon.

There will be a risk of a thunderstorm late this morning and this afternoon. Fog patches will be dissipating this morning. Winds becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning.

UV index 6 or high.

Tonight cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers early this evening then partly cloudy skies will prevail. There will be a risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Fog patches could be developing near midnight. Low overnight of +13.

Fort Frances

There are two special weather situations in effect for Fort Frances this morning. First a Thunderstorm Watch has been issued.

As well Special Weather Statement is in effect.

6:06 AM EDT Tuesday 14 June 2022
Special weather statement in effect for:

  • Atikokan – Shebandowan – Quetico Park

Hot and humid conditions expected today.

Hazard: Day time temperatures reaching 29 degrees Celsius
Humidex values near 36 – Day time highs in the low thirties are possible along the Minnesota border

When: This afternoon into the early evening. These conditions pose a health risk when you are not used to the heat.

The forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a 60 per cent potential for rain showers and the risk of a thunderstorm.

Winds will be from the southeast at 20 km/h becoming light early this morning. Later this morning winds will be from the east at 30 gusting to 60 this morning.

High +30. Humidex +36. UV index 6 or high.

Tonight will see mainly cloudy skies with a 60 per cent chance of showers this evening and risk of a thunderstorm. Skies will be clearing near midnight. Low +14.

Dryden and Vermilion Bay

Dryden and Vermilion Bay are under a special weather statement this morning.

Special weather statement in effect for:

  • Dryden – Vermilion Bay
  • Ignace – English River

Hot and humid conditions expected today.

Hazard: Day time temperatures reaching 29 degrees Celsius with Humidex values near 36.

When: This afternoon into the early evening.

Impacts: These conditions pose a health risk when you are not used to the heat.

In the forecast, we are calling for cloudy skies with rain showers beginning this morning and ending near noon. There will be a 60 per cent chance of showers this afternoon. There will be a risk of a thunderstorm.

Winds will be from the east 20 km/h gusting to 40 before becoming southeast 40 gusting to 60 near noon then diminishing to 20 gusting to 40. High 28.

Humidex 33. UV index 6 or high.

Tonight will see cloudy skies continue with a 60 per cent chance of showers this evening and risk of a thunderstorm. Skies will be clearing after midnight. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low +15.

Fort Severn

It is +9 in Wasaho this morning. There is a COVID-19 lockdown in Fort Severn this morning. Remember this virus isn’t gone.

Skies will be clear this morning, but will becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Winds will become southeast at 30 km/h gusting to 50 near noon.

High +25. Humidex +27. UV index 7 or high.

Tonight’s skies will become cloudy late this evening. There will be a few showers beginning after midnight. There will be a risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Winds will be from the southeast at 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low +12.

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