Sunny weather and climbing temperatures are in the forecast for Sarnia, Ontario, this week, according to Environment Canada. No weather alerts are in effect, and the clear conditions should last through Thursday.
After a cool morning, the Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport reported 17.1 C and sunny skies at 2 p.m. on Monday. Winds from the north at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, are forecast this afternoon, keeping areas near Lake Huron cooler at about 17 C. Inland areas will see highs of 23 C. (At 2 p.m., the wind was observed at 18 km/h from the north.)
The UV index is very high at 8 both Monday and Tuesday. Environment Canada suggests residents use sun protection if they are heading outdoors.
Temperatures keep climbing through the week: Tuesday hits 22 C, Wednesday 25 C, and Thursday 28 C. Overnight lows range from 9 C to 19 C. The normal high for Sarnia in June is 24 C, so midweek will feel a few degrees warmer than usual.
The sunny stretch ends Friday when clouds move in with a high of 28 C. Saturday and Sunday bring a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 percent chance of showers and highs of 25 C.
The highest June temperature ever recorded here was 39.1 C on June 25, 1988.
