Cloudy Today with a Chance of Thunder—Summer Warmth Arrives by the Weekend
DRYDEN – WEATHER UPDATE – It’s a humid and misty Thursday morning across Dryden and Vermilion Bay, where temperatures are holding at 10.8°C and the humidity is clinging at 99%—a gentle reminder that Mother Nature hasn’t quite committed to sunshine just yet. Visibility is slightly reduced at 8 km due to light mist, and winds are currently blowing in from the east-northeast at 15 km/h. The barometric pressure stands at 101.3 kPa and is on the rise, hinting that some clearing could be in the cards later.
Thursday Forecast: Clouds, Showers, and a Thunderstorm Tease
Expect cloudy skies throughout the day with a 60 percent chance of showers, most likely rolling in by afternoon. There’s also a risk of a thunderstorm, so if your plans involve being outdoors, be sure to keep an eye on the sky and an umbrella within arm’s reach. The east wind will lighten late this morning, and the temperature is headed for a modest high of 21°C. The UV index sits at 5 today—moderate, but a little sunburn insurance (a.k.a. sunscreen) wouldn’t hurt.
Tonight, skies become partly cloudy, and the air cools to a mild 10°C, making for a good night to crack a window and sleep soundly.
Friday and the Weekend: Warmer Temps, But Storms May Tag Along
Friday starts off with increasing cloudiness, and by the afternoon, there’s a 30 percent chance of showers, possibly accompanied by a thunderstorm. Temperatures heat up to 26°C, with a humidex of 30, so be ready to sweat it out a little between any clouds. The UV index rises to 7—a good reminder to keep that hat on and SPF handy.
Friday night turns cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers, and overnight lows will hover around 16°C.
Looking to the weekend, Saturday delivers a classic Ontario weather mix: sun and cloud with a 30 percent chance of showers, and a balmy high of 28°C. Saturday night, however, brings a 60 percent chance of showers, with a low of 13°C—a good excuse to bring the patio furniture cushions inside.
Sunday continues the unsettled trend with cloudy skies and a 60 percent chance of showers, and a high of 26°C. Expect more of the same into the night, with lows around 17°C.
Wardrobe Wisdom
Pack your patience and your rain jacket today, just in case you get caught in one of those spotty downpours. Friday and Saturday call for light summer gear, sun protection, and footwear that can handle a surprise storm. Keep one eye on the skies—just don’t forget to enjoy the rising warmth!
Weather Trivia – A Dryden Double Take 🌦️
Did you know Dryden is the second smallest community in Ontario to be officially recognized as a city? Yet when it comes to weather, it punches well above its weight—often experiencing a wide range of conditions in just a few hours. Yes, four seasons in a day is a local specialty!
