Morning Calm Gives Way to Heat and Thunderstorm Hints
KENORA & LAKE OF THE WOODS, ON – May 10, 2025 – As the sun rises over Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region, skies are crystal clear, visibility stretches 24 km, and the air is refreshingly cool at 5.5°C. Humidity sits at a moderate 61%, and a gentle northeast breeze is blowing at 10 km/h. The barometric pressure is at 102.9 kPa and rising—meaning we’re in for some changes, and fast.
Today will be a sunny start but don’t get too comfortable. Cloud cover increases through the morning, and by late afternoon, there’s a 30 percent chance of showers sneaking into the picture. Winds will shift and pick up pace, coming from the south at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h. The high today will reach a mild and pleasant 17°C, and the UV index climbs to 7—officially in the “high” range, so don’t forget the sunscreen.
Thunderstorm Risk Overnight, Summer Heat Kicks In Sunday
Tonight brings a shift toward more unsettled conditions. Expect partly cloudy skies, a 30 percent chance of showers, and a risk of thunderstorms overnight. Winds ramp up even more aggressively, with southerlies blowing at 30 km/h and gusting to 50. The overnight low will be a warm 11°C—no frost in sight.
Sunday starts off on an energetic note with a continued 30 percent chance of morning showers and the risk of a lingering thunderstorm. The rest of the day sees a mix of sun and cloud with temperatures vaulting to a sizzling 29°C. Winds from the southwest at 20 km/h will stir things up a bit. The UV index holds at 7, so take precautions if you’re heading to the lake.
Sunday night remains warm with cloudy periods and a very mild low of 17°C.
Monday: Welcome to Summer
If Sunday’s warmth doesn’t catch your attention, Monday surely will. Expect a mix of sun and cloud and a daytime high of 31°C. That’s early-summer heat in mid-May, folks. Monday night looks to clear out with a comfortable low of 16°C.
What to Wear
Start light and bring layers—especially if you’re out early. By Sunday and Monday, it’s all about summer wear: breathable fabrics, sunglasses, a hat, and plenty of hydration. A light rain jacket might be wise to have on standby just in case those thunderstorms drop by.
Weather Trivia: From Ice to Inferno
Kenora’s weather history on May 10 is as dramatic as the landscape. The record high was 31.7°C in 1987, and the record low? A frosty -5.6°C in 1953. With 31°C on the books for Monday, we’re getting mighty close to that heat record!
