Stormy Skies and Rain Ahead as Showers Dominate the Start of the Week
FORT FRANCES – Residents of Fort Frances, Red Gut First Nation, and Atikokan should prepare for another wet and potentially stormy day across the region. While early morning skies may offer temporary breaks in precipitation, showers and thunderstorms are expected to move in by midday, continuing a pattern of unsettled weather across northwestern Ontario.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions
As of 6:00 AM CDT, Fort Frances is sitting at 11.7°C under mostly overcast skies. While the official condition is “not observed,” current data shows humidity at 95%, very light southwest winds at 6 km/h, and a barometric pressure of 100.1 kPa and falling. These readings point to a humid, unstable air mass — a classic precursor to thunderstorms.
Expect mainly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of showers this morning, transitioning to more consistent rainfall by noon, with a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. The temperature will peak around 18°C, and the UV index is a moderate 3.
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Monday, June 9
-
Morning: Cloudy with a 40% chance of showers early on. Rain becomes more persistent late in the morning.
-
Afternoon: Showers continue with a risk of thunderstorms, and northwest winds increasing to 20 km/h.
-
High: 18°C
-
Night: Cloudy periods with a 30% chance of showers, low near 11°C.
Tuesday, June 10
-
Day: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of showers.
-
High: 24°C
-
Night: Cloudy periods with a 60% chance of showers, low near 13°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations
-
Sunday: Keep a rain jacket or umbrella handy and wear waterproof shoes. Conditions will be damp, and thunderstorms may bring gusty winds.
-
Monday: Layered clothing is advisable with a light raincoat. Temperatures will be mild but unsettled.
-
Tuesday: With the chance of sunshine returning, lighter clothes are suitable, but keep a waterproof layer nearby for spotty showers.
Weather Trivia
Did You Know?
Fort Frances once recorded over 125 mm of rain in just 24 hours during a historic storm in June 2002. This event led to localized flooding and was driven by a stalled low-pressure system—similar to today’s pattern, where back-to-back disturbances stall over the region, increasing rainfall totals and storm risk.
