Innisfail, Alberta is starting the week with a chance of thunderstorms before conditions clear and temperatures climb well above normal, according to Environment Canada.
Monday afternoon brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 60 percent chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm, with a high of 23°C and a humidex of 25. The UV index is expected to reach 5, which is moderate. Overnight, the chance of showers drops to 30 percent with a continued risk of thunderstorm, but conditions are expected to clear before morning as the low falls to 7°C.
The rest of the workweek looks much drier and sunnier. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday are forecast to be mainly sunny with daytime highs of 26°C, while Thursday will see clearing skies and a high of 22°C. Saturday will see a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 27°C. Sunday brings increased cloud with a 60 percent chance of showers and a high of 22°C.
These temperatures are above the seasonal norm for late August in the Innisfail area, which is a daytime high of 22°C and an overnight low of 9°C. The warm spell continues what has been a hotter-than-normal summer for much of Alberta.
Innisfail residents are reminded to stay alert for changing conditions, especially during any outdoor activities on Monday. Environment Canada has recently introduced more precise, polygon-based warnings for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, which can help residents know exactly when their specific area is at risk.
The full forecast and any weather alerts are available on the Environment Canada website.
