Thunder Bay faces windy Sunday before sun returns and temperatures rise
A strong wind warning is in effect for western Lake Superior with gusts up to 50 km/h expected Sunday.
THUNDER BAY — Thunder Bay faces a windy Sunday before sunshine returns Monday and temperatures climb Tuesday.
A strong wind warning is in effect for western Lake Superior, with northwest winds forecast at 25 knots, or approximately 46 km/h, Sunday and Sunday night.
Environment and Climate Change Canada's marine forecast, issued at 3 a.m. EDT Sunday, calls for the conditions over western Lake Superior.
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The forecast describes offshore conditions, noting winds near shore can differ considerably because of the coastline.
On land, the day will be mainly cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of morning showers.
Northwest winds will increase to 30 km/h, gusting to 50, with an afternoon high of 15 C and a moderate UV index of 3.
A wind-resistant jacket will be useful Sunday, especially along exposed stretches of the waterfront.
Skies will become clear after midnight, with winds easing near midnight and the temperature falling to 0 C.
Gardeners should consider protecting frost-sensitive plants.
Monday brings sunny skies and a high of 13 C, with a warm layer useful for the early school run or commute.
Cloudy periods develop Monday night, with a low of 4 C.
Tuesday looks sunny, with the high reaching 19 C.
Cloudy periods return overnight, along with a 30 per cent chance of showers and a low of 6 C.
For boaters, warmer air on Tuesday does not mean calmer water: the extended forecast calls for winds to strengthen again that afternoon.
A current wave-height forecast for Oct. 4–6 could not be verified, so specific wave heights are not included.
Boaters should check the latest Environment Canada marine forecast and Canadian Coast Guard weather broadcasts before departure.
Your Space Hamilton reported in September that fog blanketed the city to start the weekend before clearing to cloudy skies.
With files from NetNewsLedger