St. Paul, Alberta residents should keep an eye on the sky Tuesday afternoon as Environment Canada forecasts a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 percent chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms late in the day.
The federal weather agency says Tuesday will start sunny in the morning and early afternoon before clouds roll in and the chance of precipitation develops. The daytime high is expected to reach 24 degrees C with a Humidex of 27, making it feel warmer.
Current conditions in St. Paul as of 11:00 AM MDT Monday show a temperature of 16 degrees C, with humidity at 79 percent and light winds from the south-southwest at 6 km/h.
Stormy weather in the region is often triggered by cold fronts passing through, which can create conditions favourable for thunderstorm development in the afternoon and evening hours. No weather alerts are currently in effect for the St. Paul area, but Environment Canada encourages residents to monitor local forecasts.
Looking ahead, the unsettled weather is expected to clear quickly. Wednesday brings sunny skies and a high of 26 degrees C, and temperatures are expected to warm through the week, potentially reaching 27 degrees C by Saturday.
Details are available on the Environment Canada website.
