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Sunny Start Gives Way to Showers and Thunderstorm Risk in Owen Sound Thursday

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August 5, 2026 5:49 pm

Owen Sound, Ontario will see a shift from clear skies to unsettled weather heading into Thursday, according to Environment Canada.

This afternoon brought partly cloudy conditions to the area, with temperatures reaching 27.4°C and a Humidex of 32 as observed at Wiarton Airport at 4:00 PM EDT. Things are expected to change overnight.

The forecast for Thursday, August 6 calls for a few showers ending in the afternoon, then cloudy with a 40 percent chance of more showers. There is also a risk of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon. The high will be near 24°C with a Humidex of 32 and a moderate UV index of 4.

As of late Wednesday afternoon, there are no weather alerts in effect for the Owen Sound – Blue Mountains – Northern Grey County region. The marine forecast for Lake Huron and Georgian Bay also shows no watches or warnings.

Looking ahead, the unsettled pattern is likely to stick around through the weekend. Saturday, August 8 brings a 60 percent chance of showers with a high of 24°C, while Sunday, August 9 offers a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 percent chance of showers and a high of 25°C.

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