Red Deer, Alberta is in for a warm and mostly sunny week, according to Environment Canada, with daytime highs ranging from 22°C to 27°C and no weather alerts in effect as of Monday morning.
Monday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a 60 percent chance of showers early this afternoon and a risk of a thunderstorm, reaching a high of 23°C. The UV index will be 5, or moderate, and the humidex is expected to hit 25.
Conditions improve from Tuesday onward, with mainly sunny skies and highs of 26°C both Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday brings cloudy periods and a high of 22°C, while Friday clears up again with a high of 26°C. Saturday is forecast to be a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 27°C.
The forecast is slightly above the seasonal norm for mid-August, which typically sees a high of 22°C and a low of 9°C. Sunrise today is at 6:22 a.m. and sunset at 8:56 p.m., giving Red Deer residents long daylight hours to enjoy the warm spell.
Residents planning outdoor activities can look forward to ideal late-summer conditions for most of the week, though they should watch for the chance of afternoon thunderstorms on Monday. Environment Canada will update the forecast as conditions develop.
