Humidity rules the Windsor-Essex forecast on Wednesday
(Source: Lisa McElroy)
A break from the rain but not a break from the humidity across Windsor-Essex on Wednesday.
There is still a 40 per cent chance of showers but the rest of the week and most of the weekend is expected to be a little drier.
The high for Wednesday will be around 27 C but the humidity will make it feel more like 35 C.
The normal high for this time of year is around 28 C and the low around 17 C.
Here's a look at the rest of the forecast
Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud with 40 per cent chance of showers. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 27. Humidex 35. UV index 9 or very high.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. 40 per cent chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Wind north 30 km/h becoming light late this evening. Wind becoming north 20 after midnight. Low 16.
Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light late in the morning. High 23. Humidex 26. UV index 7 or high.
Friday: Sunny. High 27.
Saturday: Sunny. High 29.
Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 28.
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