Aurora is set for a period of wet and unsettled weather this afternoon with showers that may become mixed with thunderstorms before easing late in the day. Forecasters expect winds to pick up sharply around midday and local smoke from nearby fires to diminish from widespread to patchy through the morning.
Afternoon risk: heavy showers, thunder and strong gusts
Daytime temperatures should reach about 25 °C with a humid-experience peak. The forecast calls for a few showers that could mix with thunderstorms early this afternoon, ending by late afternoon. Local rainfall totals are expected to be in the order of 10 to 20 mm. There is a separate risk of a thunderstorm in the morning.
- Wind: becoming southwest at about 20 km/h with gusts to 40 km/h, then switching to northwest near noon and strengthening to sustained 30 km/h gusting to 50 km/h.
- Smoke: widespread smoke in the region this morning, easing to more local pockets later.
- Humidex: high, around 35, increasing the feeling of warmth.
"Humidex 35."
Tonight and the coming days
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low near 15 °C and a continuing 30 percent chance of evening showers. The northwest winds are expected to remain brisk, with gusts as strong as 50 km/h overnight.
Sunday should be cooler and clearer. A high of about 22 °C is forecast with clearing skies and only light winds by afternoon. The UV index is expected to climb, reaching 8 (very high) by Sunday. The remainder of next week shows a mix of cloud and sun with periodic chances of showers, and daytime highs in the low to mid-20s.
Practical considerations for residents
The combination of gusty winds and showers — possibly thunderous — means outdoor plans this afternoon may be disrupted. The lingering smoke may reduce air quality for people sensitive to smoke exposure, including children, older adults, and those with respiratory conditions.
- Monitor short-term weather updates if you have outdoor events planned this afternoon.
- Consider limiting strenuous outdoor activity while humidex values are high.
- Secure loose outdoor items and take care when driving in heavy rain or sudden wind gusts.
| Period | Condition | Temp |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Showers, risk of thunderstorms; local smoke | High 25 °C |
| Tonight | Mainly cloudy, chance of showers; gusty NW winds | Low 15 °C |
| Sunday | Clearing; local smoke early | High 22 °C |
Residents should check Environment and Climate Change Canada updates and local air-quality advisories for any changes through the day. Short-term shifts in thunderstorm activity and wind direction can alter timing and impacts across Aurora neighbourhoods.
