Windsor-Essex sees spring warmth today as showers, thunderstorm risk loom

Get the latest forecast for the Windsor area.

Windsor-Essex residents will see a mix of sun and cloud today, with warmer temperatures on the way.

A south wind will strengthen late this morning, blowing at 20 km/h with gusts up to 40 km/h. The daytime high will reach 13 C.

Tonight will be partly cloudy, temperatures will dip to a low of 7 C.

Thursday is expected to be cloudy, with a 40 per cent chance of showers developing late in the morning. Showers are forecast to begin near noon, with a risk of a thunderstorm late in the afternoon. The high will climb to 18 C.

Cloudy skies continue Thursday night, along with a 40 per cent chance of rain. The temperature will fall sharply to a low of minus 5.

Friday brings sunny conditions and a high of 2 C. Clear skies Friday night will see temperatures drop further, with a low of minus 7.

Here’s a look at the rest of the forecast

Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 13.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 7.

Thursday: Cloudy. 40 per cent chance of showers late in the morning. Showers beginning near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm late in the afternoon. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 late in the afternoon. High 18.

Friday: Sunny. High plus 2.

Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent chance of flurries. High 11.

Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 11.