Humid conditions, scattered storms expected across Windsor-Essex
Windsor and surrounding Essex County are set to experience a warm and humid spell through the start of the week, with Environment Canada forecasting daytime highs near 27–28 C and several periods of showers and thunderstorms from Sunday night into Monday.
After a largely mixed sun-and-cloud Sunday afternoon and a high of about 28 C (feels like 31 C), the region is expected to turn mainly cloudy late Sunday evening with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms overnight. The overnight low is forecast near 21 C.
"A mix of sun and cloud this afternoon with the daytime high reaching 28, feeling like 31."
Forecasters say Monday will start with scattered showers and a continued thunderstorm risk before conditions improve into a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. Temperatures will again reach the mid-to-high 20s Celsius, but humidity will push the afternoon feels-like temperature up to about 35 C in spots.
Visibility and travel could be affected during heavier downpours and lightning. Municipal crews and event organisers across Windsor-Essex should be prepared for short-lived but intense storms that can produce sudden heavy rain and localized ponding.
What to expect through Thursday
Environment Canada’s short-range outlook through Thursday shows a pattern of intermittent cloud and showers, with a few dry periods:
- Sunday evening–overnight: 60% chance of showers, risk of thunderstorms; low near 21 C.
- Monday: Scattered morning showers and thunderstorm risk, then becoming a mix of sun and cloud; high near 27 C, feels like 35 C.
- Tuesday: Cloudy with a 30% chance of showers; high around 24 C.
- Wednesday–Thursday: Mix of sun and cloud with 30–40% chance of showers; highs near 27 C.
For outdoor plans — from waterfront activities along the Detroit River to agricultural work in the county — residents should monitor conditions and be ready to seek shelter if thunderstorms develop. Lightning safety remains important: stay indoors and avoid open water and tall isolated trees when storms approach.
Forecast snapshot
| Day | Condition | High (C) | Low (C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday (afternoon) | Mix of sun and cloud | 28 (feels like 31) | — |
| Sunday night | Cloudy, showers likely, chance of thunder | — | 21 |
| Monday | Showers early with thunder risk; then sun and cloud | 27 (feels like 35) | 18 |
| Tuesday | Cloudy with chance of showers | 24 | — |
| Wednesday–Thursday | Mix of sun and cloud; chance of showers | 27 | — |
Local authorities and transit agencies typically post real-time updates during severe weather. Residents can also rely on Environment Canada alerts for warnings and watches that may be issued if storms intensify.
As the region juggles summer events, labour-intensive field work and waterfront recreation, the next few days will require some flexibility — sunny intervals will be punctuated by humid conditions and the possibility of short but disruptive thunderstorms.
