Hay River, Northwest Territories is in for a mostly mild week with temperatures near seasonal norms, though residents should keep an eye on the sky for possible thunderstorms later today and again on Saturday.
According to Environment Canada, Tuesday started with mainly sunny skies and fog patches that lifted through the morning. A 30 percent chance of showers is expected late this afternoon, along with a risk of thunderstorm. The high will reach 23°C with a humidex of 25, and winds will pick up from the east at 20 km/h.
Tonight brings a greater chance of rain, with mainly cloudy skies and a 60 percent chance of showers and another risk of thunderstorm. The temperature will drop to 12°C overnight.
The best day for outdoor plans appears to be Thursday, which is forecast to be sunny with a high of 21°C, based on the seven-day outlook. But the most unsettled weather is expected on Saturday, August 1. Environment Canada calls for cloudy skies with a 60 percent chance of showers and a cooler high of only 17°C.
Temperatures through the week will range from 16°C to 23°C, right around the usual late-July high of 21°C and low of 11°C. No weather alerts or warnings are in effect for the community as of Tuesday morning.
