Warm start to the weekend in Windsor-Essex before clouds return

Get the latest forecast for the Windsor area.

Windsor-Essex residents can expect a sunny start to Friday, with conditions becoming partly cloudy as the day progresses.

Environment Canada’s forecast calls for sunshine this morning, transitioning to a mix of sun and cloud by the afternoon. The daytime high is expected to reach 17 C, with a UV index of 6, considered high.

Clear skies are expected this evening, though cloud cover will increase after midnight. Overnight temperatures are forecast to drop to 9 C.

Saturday will bring a mix of sun and cloud, with a 40 per cent chance of showers developing late in the afternoon and a risk of thunderstorms. The high will reach 18 C.

Cloudy periods are expected Saturday night, along with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a low of 9 C.

Sunday’s forecast calls for mainly cloudy conditions and a daytime high of 16 C. Cloudy periods will persist into the night, with temperatures dipping to around 5 C.\