Westlock residents can expect a warm and sunny start to the week before conditions turn showery heading into the weekend, according to Environment Canada.
Wednesday is shaping up to be the warmest day, with a forecast high of 25°C and a humidex of 28. The UV index is expected to reach 6, which is considered high, so anyone spending time outside should take precautions. There will be a mix of sun and cloud throughout the day.
By Wednesday night, winds will pick up from the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h. Winds are expected to ease by Friday, making way for calmer conditions heading into the weekend.
The weather takes a turn Saturday night, with cloudy periods and a 30 percent chance of showers. That chance increases to 60 percent on Sunday, with a high of 22°C. The showery pattern is expected to stick around into early next week.
No weather alerts are currently in effect for the Westlock area. The forecast is consistent with typical early August conditions for central Alberta, where warm, sunny days often give way to more unsettled weather as the month progresses.
