Thunderstorm risk and warm temperatures highlight the start of October — fall warmth continues through the weekend

Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are entering October on an unseasonably warm and breezy note, with mainly clear skies early this morning and temperatures already near 16°C. Though frost advisories are now out of season, gardeners may still want to watch the mild overnight lows to protect tender plants. Today brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms, and the humidex will make it feel more like late summer than fall.

Current Conditions

• Observed at: Kenora Airport

• Time: 4:00 AM CDT

• Temperature: 15.9°C

• Dew Point: 12.5°C

• Humidity: 80%

• Wind: SSE at 18 km/h, gusting to 32 km/h

• Visibility: 24 km

• Pressure: 101.8 kPa (falling)

• Condition: Mainly Clear

Today’s Weather Overview

Wednesday, October 1:

• A mix of sun and cloud, with a 40% chance of showers early this morning and again late this afternoon.

• Risk of a thunderstorm throughout the day.

• Winds becoming south at 20 km/h by late morning.

• High: 25°C, with a humidex of 27°C — well above seasonal.

• UV Index: 4 (moderate)

Tonight:

• Partly cloudy, with a 60% chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm.

• Winds south at 20 km/h.

• Low: 16°C

Extended Outlook

Thursday, October 2:

• Sunny, with winds south at 20 km/h becoming light in the morning.

• High: 26°C, humidex: 28

• UV Index: 4 (moderate)

• Night: Clear, low of 15°C

Friday, October 3:

• A mix of sun and cloud, with a 60% chance of showers.

• High: 25°C

• Night: Cloudy, with a 30% chance of showers.
  Low: 15°C

Saturday, October 4:

• A mix of sun and cloud, with a 40% chance of showers.

• High: 22°C

• Night: Cloudy, with a 30% chance of showers.
  Low: 11°C

Wardrobe Recommendations

• Mornings:

  • Light jacket or windbreaker for the breeze and cooler early hours.

• Afternoons (Wednesday–Friday):

  • Short sleeves or breathable clothing with humidex values nearing 28°C.

  • Umbrella or waterproof layer for storm potential today and Friday.

• Evenings:

  • Light sweater or hoodie should be sufficient with lows staying well above freezing.

Weather Trivia

Did you know?
Kenora’s average high on October 1st is just 14°C, making today’s forecast of 25°C a full 11 degrees above normal. This week’s persistent warmth is linked to a southerly airflow ahead of a frontal boundary approaching from the west — a common setup for thunderstorm development in fall, especially when humidex values are unusually high.

Stay weather-aware today, especially with possible storms, and enjoy the early October heat! Keep following the NetNewsLedger Weather Desk for the latest regional updates.