Tuesday Forecast – Summer Heat With a Side of Showers
Morning Fog Gives Way to Sun and Sizzle
Good morning to our neighbours in Fort Frances, Mine Centre, Red Gut First Nation, and Atikokan! It’s already a warm start to the day at 16°C, with humidity practically dripping off the trees at 99%, and barely a breeze from the west-northwest at 12 km/h to stir things up. The barometric pressure is at 100.8 kPa and rising, which typically hints at a more stable pattern — if only the atmosphere had read the memo.
The day kicks off with fog patches slowly lifting — visibility will improve as the sun climbs higher. Expect a mix of sun and cloud by late morning, but don’t let the sunshine fool you. There’s a 30% chance of showers this afternoon, and with the rising heat and humidity, a rogue thunderstorm may just pop up to keep us on our toes. Temperatures will rise to a warm 25°C, with a humidex of 28 making it feel even toastier. Winds will pick up later in the morning, gusting out of the northwest at 20 km/h, with gusts reaching 40 km/h — hold on to your lawn chairs!
Tonight – Breezy at First, Then Calm and Clear
As the sun dips, so does the rain risk, with only a 30% chance of showers early this evening. Skies will clear as the night wears on, and the northwest breeze will gradually calm down. Expect an overnight low of 12°C, perfect for cracking the window open and listening to nature’s lullaby — minus the thunder, hopefully.
Wednesday, June 18 – Sunshine, Showers, and Thunder Potential
Wednesday brings us that summer roller coaster again — bright and sunny in the morning, then clouds moving in by afternoon with a 60% chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm. Highs will reach 27°C, with a humidex near 30, making it a true t-shirt and shorts kind of day… until the umbrella needs to come out. The UV index hits 7, so sun protection remains a must even with cloud cover expected later.
By Wednesday night, expect cloudy periods and a 30% chance of showers, with a mild low of 14°C.
Looking Ahead – A Mix of Everything
Thursday offers a more mellow mix of sun and cloud and a high of 23°C, a nice breather before Friday returns to cloudy skies and a 40% chance of showers, with a slightly warmer high of 24°C. Overnight lows hover in the mid-teens, staying quite comfortable for mid-June.
What to Wear
It’s a layered day, friends. Start with a breathable top, and bring along a light jacket for the breezy gusts later this morning. Rain gear or a compact umbrella could come in handy this afternoon, especially if you’re commuting or planning anything outdoors. Sunglasses and sunscreen are also essentials with that UV index nearing very high.
Weather Trivia – Fort Frances: The Land of Lightning?
Did you know that Fort Frances sits in one of Ontario’s more lightning-prone regions during the summer months? Thanks to the mix of warm, humid air masses and cooler northern systems clashing overhead, it’s prime real estate for electric skies. Keep your ears open for thunder this time of year — it’s not just the fireworks that crackle around here.
