⚠️ Strong Wind Threat Continues — Gusts Nearing 70 km/h with Thunderstorm Risk Still in Play

Thunder Bay remains under a Special Weather Statement this evening, with strong southwest winds continuing to impact the area. Gusts up to 70 km/h have already been recorded at the Thunder Bay Airport, with sustained winds near 37 km/h.

The temperature remains unseasonably warm for this time of night at 21°C, with a humidex of 25 — adding an unusual summerlike feel for early October.

Thunderstorms are still possible, and any that develop could produce localized wind gusts exceeding 90 km/h, leading to power outages or tree damage.

🌬️ Wind Highlights

• Current Gusts: 61 km/h from the southwest

• Maximum Gust Potential: 70–90 km/h, especially in thunderstorms

• Expected Trend: Winds will shift northwest and begin easing late tonight

🌩️ Thunderstorm Outlook

• 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms continues this evening

• Radar shows isolated storm cells possible along and ahead of the cold front

• Watch for sudden wind shifts and brief downpours in storm zones

Current Conditions (as of 8:55 PM EDT)

• Temperature: 21.4°C

• Dew Point: 14.2°C

• Humidity: 64%

• Wind: SW 37 km/h, gusting to 61 km/h

• Pressure: 100.4 kPa

• Visibility: 16 km

• Condition: Clear

• Humidex: 25

Tonight’s Forecast

• Mainly cloudy, 40% chance of showers or a thunderstorm early this evening

• Winds southwest 40 km/h gusting to 70, shifting to northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 before morning

• Low: 7°C

Monday, October 6

• A mix of sun and cloud

• Winds northwest 20 km/h, gusting to 40, becoming light late morning

• High: 16°C

• UV Index: 4 (moderate)

Monday Night:

• Clearing, light winds

• Low: +4°C

Tuesday, October 7

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

• High: 12°C

Tuesday Night:

• Clear skies

• Low: –5°C
  ❄️ Frost likely — first hard freeze of the season expected

⚠️ Safety Tips Tonight

• Secure outdoor items still exposed to strong gusts

• Avoid walking or parking under trees — limb breakage risk remains

• Watch for brief power outages or flickering in exposed neighbourhoods

• If thunder roars, go indoors — lightning risk continues into late evening

Weather Snapshot

Stay alert this evening as the strong winds and storm risk persist. Cooler, calmer weather returns tomorrow.
— NetNewsLedger Weather Desk