Dryden – Weather – A hot and stormy Thursday is setting up for Dryden and Vermilion Bay, as high humidity and a southerly air mass fuel early morning showers and a humidex near 36. While skies may briefly clear, storm risks persist into the evening and again through Friday, before a slight break arrives by the weekend.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions (as of 6:41 AM CDT – Dryden Airport)

• Temperature: 16.9°C

• Wind: South-southeast at 21 km/h

• Dew Point: 12.5°C

• Humidity: 75%

• Pressure: 101.1 kPa

• Visibility: 16 km

• Condition: Not observed, but cloud cover and active weather ongoing

Expect mainly cloudy skies with a 60% chance of early morning showers and a risk of a thunderstorm. Temperatures will rise quickly, reaching a high of 28°C, with a humidex of 36, making it feel exceptionally hot and muggy. Winds from the southeast will add to the discomfort, and the UV index is 8 — very high.

Tonight’s Forecast

• 🌙 Partly cloudy, with increasing cloud after sunset

• 🌧️ 30% chance of showers early, rising to 70% late this evening

• ⛈️ Risk of a thunderstorm overnight

• 🌡️ Low: 17°C

Tomorrow’s Forecast – Friday, July 11

• ☁️ Cloudy with a 70% chance of showers in the morning, with a risk of a thunderstorm

• 🌦️ Rain tapers to 30% chance of showers in the afternoon

• 🌡️ High: 23°C

• 💧 Humidex: 31

• 🌞 UV Index: 7 (High)

• 🌙 Night: Rain continues | Low: 15°C

Saturday Outlook – July 12

• ☁️ Cloudy with a 40% chance of showers

  • High: 22°C

• 🌙 Night: Clear skies return

  • Low: 16°C

Wardrobe & Safety Tips

• Today: Dress light — moisture-wicking clothing and a sunhat are key. Stay hydrated and limit time outdoors in the heat and humidity. Have rain protection and a backup plan for outdoor activities due to storm risk.

• Tonight–Friday: Keep your umbrella or rain jacket close, and ensure outdoor belongings are secure in case of gusty thunderstorm winds.

• Saturday: Mild and still unsettled — pack layers for cooler breezes if skies remain overcast.

Weather Trivia

Did you know?
The humidex in Dryden rarely surpasses 35, but today’s projected value of 36 places it firmly in the “dangerous heat” category, especially for outdoor workers and those sensitive to extreme conditions.