KENORA – WEATHER – Residents of Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are waking up to a warm, mostly cloudy Friday morning with unstable skies and active weather conditions already unfolding.

Local smoke and scattered thunderstorms are making for a damp and muggy start to the day. A dynamic mix of sun, storm, and shifting winds will shape today’s forecast—and the unsettled pattern looks to linger into the weekend.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

As of 6:00 AM CDT at Kenora Airport:

• Temperature: 20.5°C

• Humidity: 74%

• Dew Point: 15.7°C

• Wind: Southeast at 10 km/h

• Pressure: 101.0 kPa, falling

• Visibility: 16 km

• Condition: Mostly Cloudy with local smoke

• Humidex: 25

The day begins with showers or thunderstorms continuing through the morning, expected to taper off near noon. However, a 40% chance of additional showers persists into the afternoon, along with a risk of renewed thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts could total 10 to 20 mm, especially in areas hit by heavier downpours.

Winds will strengthen considerably throughout the day:

• Becoming southeast at 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h this morning

• Shifting to southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 km/h in the afternoon

• High: 25°C

• Humidex: 33 – it will feel warm and muggy

• UV Index: 8 – very high, so sun protection is necessary during breaks in cloud cover

Tonight

• Mainly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers

• Continued risk of thunderstorms

• Winds southwest at 30 km/h, easing later in the evening

• Low: 19°C

Tomorrow’s Forecast

Expected Conditions

Saturday, August 9

• Mainly cloudy in the morning with a 40% chance of showers and risk of thunderstorms

• Clearing in the afternoon

• Winds shifting to southwest 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h

• High: 27°C

• Humidex: 31

• UV Index: 7 – high

Saturday Night

• Cloudy periods

• Low: 16°C

Sunday, August 10

• Cloudy with a 30% chance of showers

• High: 21°C

• Night: Cloudy periods with 30% chance of showers, low: 15°C

Monday, August 11

• A mix of sun and cloud returns

• High: 23°C

• Night: Cloudy periods, low: 15°C

Wardrobe Recommendations

• Today: Prepare for all elements—waterproof clothing or an umbrella is essential due to showers and storms. Stick to light, breathable fabrics to stay cool in the humidity, and don’t forget sunscreen and a hat for sunny breaks between systems.

• Tonight: With rain and wind still possible, keep a light windbreaker or rain shell handy for the evening hours.

• Saturday: Dress in layers—cool morning, warm afternoon. Rain may still fall early, so water-resistant footwear is a good call.

• Sunday & Monday: Cooler and more stable—light jackets or sweaters for morning and evening comfort.

Weather Trivia

Did you know?
Kenora once recorded a single-day rainfall of over 70 mm in August—a reminder of how quickly slow-moving thunderstorms can dump large amounts of rain in northwestern Ontario. Today’s expected local total of 10–20 mm is modest by comparison, but isolated areas may see more if storms intensify.