Humid, Windy, and Wet: Thunderstorms Expected Through the Day
KENORA – WEATHER – As the day begins in Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region, the air is heavy and the skies are moody. At 5:40 AM CDT, it’s 15°C with mostly cloudy skies observed at Kenora Airport. The humidity is hovering at a muggy 92%, and the wind is making its presence known—blowing from the east at 14 km/h with gusts reaching 28 km/h. The barometric pressure sits at 100.8 kPa and is falling, signaling the arrival of an active weather system. Visibility is decent for now at 24 km, but don’t count on it staying that way.
Today: Thunderstorms Brewing
Kenora is bracing for a cloudy and stormy Sunday, with a 40% chance of showers early this morning shifting into more widespread showers and thunderstorms by this afternoon. There’s even a risk of a thunderstorm as early as mid-morning. Expect 10 to 15 mm of rainfall through the day, and that humidity will drive the humidex up to 32, making it feel significantly warmer than the forecasted high of 23°C.
Winds will also ramp up as the day progresses, with east winds increasing to 30 km/h and gusting up to 50 km/h. Not exactly patio weather—unless you enjoy your burgers with a side of lightning.
Wardrobe tips: Lightweight, breathable layers to handle the humidex—but don’t forget the rain gear. And maybe tie down that patio umbrella.
Tonight: Rumbles Continue
Tonight won’t bring much peace and quiet. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist until just after midnight, followed by continued cloudy skies and a 60% chance of more rain overnight. Another 10 to 15 mm of precipitation is expected, and that thunderstorm risk lingers into the late-night hours.
Winds will ease a bit, shifting to east at 20 km/h with gusts to 40 km/h, becoming light later in the evening. The low drops to a mild 16°C, but the stickiness in the air might make it feel warmer.
Monday: Gusty and Grey
Monday won’t bring a dramatic improvement. The skies remain mainly cloudy, with a 60% chance of showers and another risk of thunderstorms in the morning. Winds will swing around to the west, picking up to a blustery 30 km/h with gusts up to 60 km/h—a big shift that could help dry things out later in the day.
The temperature will reach 21°C, but the humidex will push it to 25, so expect a warm and windy feel.
Monday night, things finally begin to calm with just a 30% chance of showers and a cool-down to 8°C—a fresh end to an unsettled start of the week.
Tuesday: A Breath of Fresh (Dry) Air
Good news: Tuesday is sunny! Yes, you read that right. The region finally dries out under clear skies with a pleasant high of 19°C. Tuesday night will stay clear as well, dipping to a cool but comfortable 12°C. Perfect for stargazing—assuming the mosquitoes don’t carry you away first.
Kenora Weather Trivia 🌦️
Did you know Kenora once recorded over 100 mm of rainfall in a single summer storm? That’s enough to fill a good-sized rain barrel multiple times in just a few hours. It’s no surprise this region is lush with lakes—Mother Nature makes regular deposits!
