A developing story from Thunder Bay: KENORA — Showers, mainly cloudy skies and gusty west winds will affect much of Northwestern Ontario on Tuesday, Aug.
Conditions improve Wednesday as temperatures rise, although showers could return to parts of the region by Thursday. The forecast matters for motorists, boaters, aviation services and outdoor workers, with Tuesday’s gusts reaching 40 to 50 km/h in several communities. All forecast times are in Central Daylight Time.
4:Mainly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers during the morning and early afternoon. West winds will reach 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with winds becoming light near midnight. 5:Sunny through the morning and early afternoon before cloud develops.
There remains a 40 per cent chance of showers.
There is a 40 per cent chance of late-afternoon showers and a risk of a storm. Southwest winds will reach 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h. Cloudy periods and a 30 per cent chance of overnight showers, with a low of 14 C. 6:Sunny with a high of 25 C. Clear Thursday night, with a low of 16 C. West winds will surge to 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. Clearing Tuesday evening, with a low of 9 C. Southwest winds will reach 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. High 24 C, with a humidex of 25. Clear overnight, with a low of 15 C. 6:Sunny and warmer, with a high of 26 C. Clear Thursday night, with a low of 19 C. 4:A few morning showers will end before mainly cloudy conditions settle over the area. There remains a 40 per cent chance of showers. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low of 10 C. 5:Sunny skies will give way to some cloud near midday. Clear overnight, with a low of 14 C. Clear Thursday night, with a low of 17 C. 4:Morning showers will end before mainly cloudy skies develop, with a continuing 40 per cent chance of showers. Partly cloudy Tuesday night, with a low of 10 C. 5:Sunny during the morning before a mix of sun and cloud develops during the afternoon. Southwest winds will expansion to 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h. 6:A mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers. Cloudy periods and a 30 per cent chance of showers Thursday night, with a low of 15 C. 4:Morning showers will end before mainly cloudy skies develop. Skies will clear late Tuesday evening, with a low of 10 C. 5:Sunny before cloud increases early in the afternoon. Tuesday’s gusty winds could affect vehicles towing trailers, high-profile transport trucks and small aircraft operating from regional airports. Crosswinds may be particularly noticeable on exposed sections of highways 17, 71, 72 and 105. Boaters on Lake of the Woods, Rainy Lake, Wabigoon Lake, Lac Seul and smaller inland waters should be prepared for rapidly changing wave conditions. Thunderstorms remain possible near Kenora late Wednesday, while showers may return to the Red Lake and Sioux Lookout areas Thursday. The UV index will reach the high range in several communities Wednesday. Residents working or travelling outdoors should use sun protection and carry drinking water..
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📍 Source: NetNewsLedger · By: NetNewsLedger Staff · 🗓️ August 04, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online
