SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON – Today is shaping up to be a stormy one in Sioux Lookout, with showers and thunderstorms dominating the forecast. The temperature will peak at a mild 18°C, but the weather will be far from calm. Showers are expected throughout the day, with a high chance of thunderstorms rolling in by late morning and continuing into the evening. Winds will be coming from the southwest at 20 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 40 km/h, making it feel even cooler.
As the day progresses, the chance of rain remains high at 80%, with showers likely to persist through the night. The temperature will dip to around 14°C by late evening, with the rain easing slightly but not completely clearing until the early morning hours.
What to Wear?
Given the wet and windy conditions, a waterproof jacket, sturdy shoes, and possibly an umbrella (if you can keep it from flipping inside out!) will be essential today.
Historical Tidbit
Historically, Sioux Lookout has seen some extreme August weather, including a scorching high of 35.0°C recorded in 1949—a stark contrast to today’s much cooler and stormier forecast.
