Sat Mar 15 10:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Stormy Weather Expected: Environment Canada Forecasts Rain and Wind

**[City, Province] –** Environment Canada is forecasting a period of unsettled weather for the region, with significant rainfall and strong winds expected throughout the next several days.

The agency predicts a 60 percent chance of showers, with a risk of thunderstorms, beginning late this morning and continuing into the early afternoon. South winds will reach 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h. Highs will only reach 12 degrees Celsius.

Showers are expected to continue into the evening and overnight, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation. Winds will remain strong, though slightly reduced at 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h. Overnight lows will drop to 8 degrees.

The unsettled weather will persist into the following day, with showers continuing into the afternoon before tapering off. However, there is a 40 percent chance of further showers later in the morning and early afternoon, with a risk of another thunderstorm. Total rainfall could accumulate to 10 to 15 mm. Winds will increase significantly during the day, reaching 40 km/h gusting to 60 km/h before shifting to westerly winds of 40 km/h gusting to 70 km/h. The high will only reach 10 degrees.

The forecast then calls for a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of flurries or rain showers, gradually transitioning to cloudy conditions with a persistent chance of showers for the remainder of the week. Strong winds are likely to continue, with temperatures fluctuating between highs of 7 and 10 degrees Celsius and lows ranging from -4 to +3 degrees Celsius.

Residents are advised to monitor weather updates and prepare for potential power outages and difficult driving conditions due to the combination of heavy rain and strong winds.

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