Warm, windy weather gives way to showers and cooler air in Windsor-Essex

Sunrise at Point Pelee as seen on March 29, 2026. (Source: Michael Gosselin)

Windsor-Essex is in for a warm but unsettled stretch of weather, with strong southwest winds and the risk of thunderstorms over the next couple of days before much cooler temperatures arrive midweek.

Cloudy conditions dominate today, with southwest winds increasing to 30 km/h and gusting to 50 km/h this morning. The daytime high reaches 21 degrees.

Tonight turns partly cloudy, with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm. The overnight low is 12.

Tuesday brings mainly cloudy skies, with a 40 per cent chance of showers in the morning and early afternoon. Showers are expected to begin later in the afternoon, along with a continued risk of thunderstorms throughout the day. The high climbs to 23, with a humidex of 25. Showers continue into the night, with temperatures dropping sharply to a low of plus 5.

The cooler air settles in Wednesday, with cloudy skies and a high of 8. Cloudy periods continue overnight, with a low of plus 2.