Burlington residents should brace for wet and windy weather today, as Environment Canada calls for showers and a risk of thunderstorms starting late this afternoon. The forecast shows a 40 percent chance of rain, with the humidex making it feel like 34 degrees. Currently, no weather alerts are in effect for the city, but conditions are expected to change as the day goes on.
As of 10:00 a.m. this morning, the Burlington Lift Bridge station recorded a temperature of 23 degrees, with north-northwest winds at 17 km/h and humidity at 75 percent. The pressure was rising, but Environment Canada says clouds will build and bring a chance of showers, possibly turning into a thunderstorm later. The UV index will be moderate at 5.
Tonight, there is a 40 percent chance of showers early in the evening, again with a risk of a thunderstorm. Northwest winds are expected to pick up, gusting to 40 km/h, as temperatures drop to a low of 18 degrees. The Weather Network is also tracking the system and gives an 80 percent probability of rain today, with 1 to 3 mm of precipitation expected.
On Monday, yellow thunderstorm watches were issued for parts of Ontario, and some areas in southern Ontario could see up to 60 mm of rain. While Burlington is not under any alert right now, the unsettled weather could still pack a punch for anyone with outdoor plans. Residents are being told to keep an eye on the sky and be ready for changing conditions.
Looking ahead, the weather should improve by Thursday, when sunny skies return with a high of 27 degrees. Friday looks even better, with nothing but sun and a high of 29 degrees. That will be a welcome break after today’s sticky, stormy conditions.
