Scorching Canada Day ahead: Windsor-Essex forecast hits 37C

Sunny day in Windsor, Ont., on Sunday, May 17, 2026. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor)

Windsor-Essex residents can expect a sizzling Canada Day, according to the Environment Canada forecast.

The region is still under an orange heat warning.

Daytime high is expected to reach 37 Celsius, with the humidex 45F or 113 F. The wind out of the southwest gusting to 40 km/h at times.

Wednesday night will be clear with the wind becoming light. Low 24C or 75F.

Forecast for the rest of the week:

• Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers in the afternoon, including risk of a thunderstorm. High 36, with the humidex 43 or 109.
• Thursday evening: Cloudy periods. Low 25 or 77.
• Friday: High 34 or 93 under a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 percent chance of showers.
• Saturday: High 32 or 90 with a 40 percent chance of showers under a mix of sun and cloud.
• Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30 percent chance of showers. High 30 or 86.