Pembroke, Ontario is in for an unsettled week of weather, with a mix of sun and showers expected through the coming days. According to Environment Canada, no weather alerts are currently in effect, but residents should keep umbrellas handy as shower chances range from 30 to 60 percent through the week.
On Tuesday, showers will move into the area, with winds from the south at 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h in the morning and a daytime high of 20°C. The overnight low will sit around 13°C, with a 40 percent chance of showers continuing.
Wednesday will offer a break, with sunny skies and a high of 23°C. Thursday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 percent chance of showers and a high of 24°C. Friday will be sunny again with a high of 20°C, but the evening will see increasing cloudiness and a low of 7°C, marking a definite shift toward cooler fall temperatures.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday will be cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers, and Saturday night through Sunday will see shower chances increase to 60 percent. Normal temperatures for this time of year in Pembroke are a high of 19°C and a low of 7°C.
Pembroke’s forecast comes after a wetter-than-normal August for the Ottawa Valley, which saw between 175 and 200 percent of its usual rainfall. A severe thunderstorm on August 12 brought down trees and hydro poles and caused basement flooding in some areas. The Environment Canada forecast shows that residents can expect similar changeable conditions in the days ahead.