Amherstburg residents are in for a significant change in weather this week, as a warm, sunny start to the day gives way to a stretch of showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, according to Environment Canada.
Monday began with clearing fog and pleasant conditions, reaching a high of 20°C. While the day features a very high UV index of 8, conditions are expected to shift late in the evening. Residents should prepare for showers arriving near midnight, accompanied by a risk of thunderstorms and south winds gusting up to 60 km/h. Rainfall totals between 10 and 15 mm are anticipated overnight.
The unsettled weather will persist into Tuesday, with showers expected to continue through the morning, along with a lingering risk of thunderstorms. As the week progresses, the region will experience a notable cooling trend. Temperatures will drop mid-week to reach highs of 12°C to 13°C, with overnight lows dipping to plus 1°C by Wednesday night.
Those planning to be near the water should remain cautious. The marine forecast for Western Lake Erie indicates strong southerly winds of up to 30 knots moving into the area Monday night and Tuesday. Waves are expected to build to 2 metres during this period.
The local conditions are part of a broader active spring pattern across southern Ontario. According to data from the Weather Network, the Windsor-Essex region has been identified as a national hot spot, with temperatures recently trending 10°C above seasonal norms. Real-time observations at the Harrow AAFC weather station recorded temperatures at 11°C with high humidity earlier this Monday morning.
