Dryden, Weather – A severe thunderstorm is actively affecting the Dryden and Vermilion Bay area this morning, with reports of strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy downpours. Environment Canada issued the warning at 4:04 AM CDT, urging all residents to take immediate cover. Stormy, smoky, and humid conditions will dominate the forecast today and into Saturday.

⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Issued for: Dryden – Vermilion Bay

• ⛈️ Hazards:

  • Wind gusts up to 58 km/h (already observed)

  • Toonie-sized hail

  • Heavy rainfall (up to 15 mm)

📢 Take shelter now if threatening weather approaches.
💨 Stay away from windows and avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve.

Current Conditions (as of 5:42 AM CDT – Dryden Airport)

• Temperature: 20.0°C

• Condition: Thunderstorm

• Dew Point: 16.5°C

• Humidity: 80%

• Wind: North at 24 km/h, gusting to 58 km/h

• Pressure: 100.9 kPa

• Humidex: 25

• Visibility: 16 km

Friday Forecast – July 11

• 🌧️ Morning: A few showers tapering off

• ☁️ Afternoon: Cloudy with 70% chance of renewed showers and thunderstorm risk

• 🌫️ Local smoke may reduce air quality

• 🌡️ High: 24°C | Humidex: 32

• 🌞 UV Index: 6 (High)

Tonight

• 🌥️ Mainly cloudy

• 🌧️ 70% chance of evening showers, reducing to 30% near midnight

• ⛈️ Thunderstorm risk continues overnight

• 🌫️ Local smoke persists

• 🌡️ Low: 16°C

Weekend Outlook

Saturday, July 12

• ☁️ Mainly cloudy

• 🌧️ 30% chance of showers early, increasing to 70% by noon

• ⛈️ Thunderstorm risk throughout the day

• 🌫️ Local smoke

• 🌡️ High: 20°C

• 🌙 Night: Clear | Low: 16°C

Sunday, July 13

• ☀️ Sunny

  • High: 28°C

• 🌙 Cloudy periods, 40% chance of showers

  • Low: 16°C

Monday, July 14

• 🌤️ Mix of sun and cloud

  • High: 25°C

• 🌙 Cloudy periods with 40% chance of showers

  • Low: 14°C

Wardrobe & Safety Tips

• Today: Wear moisture-wicking clothing and bring full rain gear. Stay indoors during thunderstorm activity and be prepared for power outages due to wind.

• Saturday: Have your plans flexible. Conditions may shift rapidly between calm and stormy.

• Sunday: Finally a dry day — great for outdoor activities. Use sunscreen and stay alert for any lingering smoke.

Weather Trivia

Did you know?
Dryden holds the record for one of the strongest recorded July wind gusts in Northwestern Ontario — over 90 km/h during a July 2001 storm event. Today’s gusts near 60 km/h are a reminder of just how fierce local storms can be, especially with elevated humidity and atmospheric instability.