Unsettled weather expected as temperatures hover below seasonal average

It will be a mixed bag of weather going into the weekend with a weak low-pressure system expected in the region on Saturday. Julie Atchison explains.

A mixed bag of a forecast is in store for the London region with gusty winds, cloudy skies and a chance of rain all possible heading into the weekend.

According to CTV News London Meteorologist Julie Atchison, a low-pressure system has made its way through the region, but gusty winds of up to 60 km/h will remain into Thursday evening before tapering off.

A wind warning is in effect in through Haldimand, Norfolk and Niagara, and Atchison says areas along that northern shoreline of Lake Erie could see wind gusts upwards of 90 km/h.

There is still a slight risk for a few pop-up showers heading into the afternoon, but Atchison says the rain and thunderstorms are now driving off to the east as cloud cover will remain throughout the region.

Temperatures will stay on the cooler side Thursday afternoon, with a high of 20 C. London’s average daytime high this time of year is 25 C.

“We’re not going to see temperatures warm up a whole lot more as we head through the overnight,” Atchison said, as the overnight low is expected t o drop to 12 C.

Friday will start off with some sunshine, but cloud cover is expected to increase early in the morning, as are the winds, with gusts of up to 50 km/h and a 30 per cent chance of showers.

‘We do have a weak weather system arriving first thing Saturday morning, and that could kick off a few showers,” Atchison said. “But the majority of the weekend will be rain free during the day, although temperatures will hover on the cooler side of what’s normal for this time of year.”

Saturday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 per cent chance of showers, and a high of 22 C.

Here’s a look at London’s long-range forecast

Thursday: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Wind west 40 km/h gusting to 60. High 20. UV index 6 or high.

Thursday night: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers early this evening then partly cloudy. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light late this evening. Low 12.

Friday: Increasing cloudiness early in the morning. 30 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 in the morning. High 21. UV index 7 or high.

Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 22.

Sunday: Sunny. High 23.

Monday: Periods of rain. High 22.

Tuesday: Sunny. High 24.

Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 24.