Easter forecast for Windsor-Essex

Spring flowers along the riverfront in Windsor, Ont. (Source: Lira Sykja Okaj)

A warm and windy start to the Easter long weekend in Windsor-Essex.

Environment Canada is forecasting a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 per cent chance of showers early Friday afternoon with a risk of thunderstorms. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 26 C. Humidex 29.

As for Friday night, it will be mainly cloudy with 30 per cent chance of showers in the evening and after midnight. Showers beginning after midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and overnight. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low 14.

Saturday: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm in the morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming northwest 30 late in the morning. High 16. UV index 6 or high.

Saturday evening: Cloudy. Low plus 3.

Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent chance of showers. High 12.

Monday: Cloudy with 60 per cent chance of showers. Windy. High 19.

Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 18.

Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 20.