Amherstburg, Ontario, is set for a hot, sunny Monday before conditions turn unsettled overnight, according to Environment Canada. The weather agency has issued a forecast showing mainly sunny skies and a high of 27°C, but residents should brace for a risk of thunderstorms and strong winds as the day ends.
The UV index is expected to reach 9, or very high, meaning unprotected skin can burn in as little as 15 minutes. Health officials recommend staying out of the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., wearing UV-protective sunglasses, seeking shade, and reapplying sunscreen every two hours, according to sun safety guidance.
Overnight into Tuesday, the forecast calls for a few showers beginning after midnight with a risk of thunderstorms. Southwest winds could gust up to 60 km/h. Tuesday will see showers with a risk of thunderstorms, with a high of 28°C and a humidex of 37 before skies clear midweek.
Amherstburg sits where the Detroit River meets Lake Erie, making it a popular spot for boating, fishing, and waterfront parks, as highlighted by Tourism Windsor Essex. The recent severe thunderstorm activity in Essex County in recent weeks, with warnings for damaging winds and flash flooding, is a reminder to keep an eye on the sky and have a plan if storms develop.
The good news is that sunshine returns Wednesday with a high of 22°C, and Thursday looks sunny and 25°C, offering a return to pleasant summer weather for the town’s outdoor spaces.
