Residents of Amherstburg can expect unsettled spring weather throughout the day as Environment Canada forecasts cloudy skies and gusty winds for the area. As of Sunday afternoon, the town is experiencing temperatures near 6°C with a 60 percent chance of showers and west winds reaching 50 km/h.
The cloudy conditions are expected to continue into the evening, with a 40 percent chance of showers. Winds are predicted to shift to the northwest and gust up to 50 km/h before becoming lighter near midnight, as temperatures drop to a low of 1°C. While the weather remains unsettled, there are currently no active weather alerts or warnings for Amherstburg or the surrounding Windsor-Essex region.
For those near the waterfront, conditions on Lake Erie show waves of 2 metres, though these are expected to subside to between 1 and 1.5 metres early this evening. The federal agency notes that the strong wind warning program for the marine area has concluded for the season. Recent ice reports indicate that the lake is now mostly open water, with thick ice present only in the extreme eastern sections.
The week ahead will continue to reflect typical spring variability. Monday carries a 70 percent chance of flurries or rain showers with a high of 7°C. A cooler day follows on Tuesday with a mix of sun and cloud and a 30 percent chance of flurries and a high of 2°C, before conditions clear on Wednesday with a high of 10°C. Warmer temperatures are expected by Thursday, with a forecast high of 19°C and a chance of showers.
