Ste. Anne, Manitoba, will see a risk of thunderstorms mid-week before a stretch of sunny skies settles in for the weekend, according to Environment Canada.
As of Wednesday afternoon, conditions in Ste. Anne included a temperature of 25.6°C and south winds gusting to 45 km/h. No weather alerts are currently in effect. There is a 30 percent chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms Wednesday evening.
On Thursday, the chance of showers climbs to 60 percent, with a risk of thunderstorms developing late in the afternoon. The high will reach 28°C, feeling more like 31 with the humidex. Winds will shift from southwest at 30 km/h gusting to 50 in the morning to northwest at 40 km/h gusting to 60 in the evening.
Things clear up Friday through Sunday, with sunny skies and highs of 24°C to 25°C. Overnight lows will drop to around 12°C. Thursday’s UV index is forecast at 7, which is considered high, so sunscreen is a good idea for anyone outside.
Thunderstorms are common on the prairies at this time of year and can bring hail, lightning, high winds, and heavy rain. The province’s severe weather guide notes lightning can strike the ground at about 40,000 kilometres per second.
This forecast follows a period of active weather in southeastern Manitoba. On July 24, 2026, severe thunderstorms brought the risk of large hail, damaging wind gusts over 100 km/h, and tornadoes to the region, including the Ste. Anne area.
Residents planning outdoor activities should keep an eye on the sky Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, but can look forward to ideal summer conditions to close out the week.
