Special air quality statement in effect, rainy start to the day
Unlike the past sunny days, Thursday starts with slight rainfall in Sarnia, London, Woodstock and heading toward St. Thomas.
Rainy start to the day, with cooler temperatures ahead
Unlike the past sunny days, Thursday starts with slight rainfall in Sarnia, London, Woodstock and heading toward St. Thomas.
The rain is much needed, as 'we're in a moisture deficit this month,' said CTV London's meteorologist Julie Atchison. Heading into the afternoon brings a mix of sun and cloud, with possible smoke in areas near Wiarton.
Cooler temperatures precede the weekend, a welcome break from the heat earlier this week.
The weekend brings 'nice and comfortable' weather with lots of sunshine on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, said Atchison.
Environment Canada has also issued a Special Air Quality Statement (SAQS) for parts of southwestern Ontario, including London and Middlesex County as smoke from forest fires over northern Ontario has moved into the area, causing the air quality to deteriorate.
Here's a look at the rest of the forecast
Thursday: A few showers ending late this morning then clearing. Local smoke. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 25. Humidex 27. UV index 9 or very high.
Thursday night: Clear. Local smoke early this evening. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 11.
Friday: Mainly sunny. High 26. Humidex 27. UV index 9 or very high.
Saturday: Sunny. High 26.
Sunday: Sunny. High 28.
Monday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 27.
Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 26.
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