Windsor forecast calls for rain and thunder today, warmer and windy Friday ahead

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Unsettled weather is expected in Windsor-Essex today, with showers, gusty winds and a risk of thunderstorms lingering through tonight.

Skies will remain cloudy today with a few showers starting early this morning and ending near noon. There is a 40 per cent chance of additional showers this afternoon, along with the risk of a thunderstorm. The high is 12.

Tonight will remain mainly cloudy. There will be a 40 per cent chance of showers early this evening, with showers developing later in the evening before easing to a 40 per cent chance overnight. There is a continued risk of thunderstorms this evening and overnight. Fog patches are expected to dissipate near midnight. The temperature will rise to 17 this evening and then remain steady overnight.

Friday is expected to stay cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers in the morning, becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. Winds will be southwest at 20 km/h, increasing to 40 km/h with gusts up to 60 in the morning, before easing slightly in the afternoon. The daytime high will reach 22, with a humidex value of 26.

Friday night will be cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers. The low will be 10.