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Today
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86°
64°
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A couple of showers and a thunderstorm this morning; otherwise, mostly cloudy and humid
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Saturday
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78°
56°
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Partly sunny and not as warm with lower humidity
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Sunday
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72°
56°
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Pleasant with partial sunshine
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Monday
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77°
60°
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Rather cloudy
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Tuesday
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80°
64°
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Mostly sunny
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Wednesday
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86°
65°
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Mostly sunny
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Thursday
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89°
69°
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Sunny to partly cloudy and very warm
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Winnipeg is under a Heat Warning this morning, July 4, 2025. The Red River Valley region, including the city, is facing hot, humid conditions, with humidex values nearing 40 °C. A cold front is expected to bring considerable relief tonight into Saturday.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions
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Temperature: ~21 °C and mostly cloudy
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Humidity: High, with current humidex near 27
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Winds: Southwesterly around 12 km/h, shifting northwest later
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Forecast Highlights: Risk of thunderstorms with a 70% chance of showers this morning and 30% chance this afternoon. UV index rated 9 (Very High).
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Expected Conditions
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July 5 (Saturday): Cloudy early, clearing—blustery northwest winds up to 30 km/h. Highs around 26 °C, with much less humidity.
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July 6 (Sunday): Partly sunny and pleasant, high near 22 °C, lows in the mid-teens overnight.
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July 7 (Monday): Increasing clouds, warming to ~25 °C.
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Later in the Week: Warming trend returning—expect highs back into the upper 20s (°C) and low 30s by Thursday.
Wardrobe Recommendations
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Today: Dress light and breathable—shorts, T-shirt, wide-brimmed hat, and sunscreen essential due to high UV and heat.
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Tonight & Saturday: Bring a light jacket or hoodie for cooler nights (12–14 °C).
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Later Week: Layer lightly—late-evening temps will moderate, but afternoons may be warm again.
Health & Safety Tips
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Stay cool: Spend peak hours indoors or in shaded spots.
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Hydrate frequently—don’t wait until thirsty.
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Watch for heat illness—symptoms include headache, nausea, dizziness, and fainting. If someone shows signs of heat stroke (hot/red skin, confusion), call 9‑1‑1 immediately.
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Thunderstorm caution: Be alert for sudden storms today; stay indoors if possible.
Weather Trivia
Did you know? Winnipeg has recorded four straight days of humidex values hitting or exceeding 40 °C a few times—once notably in July 2007. That heat wave helped trigger a wildfire near Whiteshell Park. Thankfully, with today’s cold front, we’re seeing a break from extreme humidity!
