Niagara Falls weather forecast for April 9: Sunny start with a thunderstorm risk

Niagara Falls residents can expect a largely sunny start today, April 9, with a comfortable high of 18°C and a light south wind of 6km/h.

Tuesday afternoon

In the afternoon, conditions will shift, with a risk of thunderstorms emerging. Temperatures are set to rise to a warmer 24°C, and the southwest wind will pick up to 13km/h. The likelihood of rain increases to 40 per cent, although less than 1mm is expected. Cloud cover will also increase, reaching around 50 per cent.

Tuesday evening

Moving into the evening, the potential for thunderstorms continues. The temperature will cool slightly to 17°C, and the southwest wind will strengthen to 18km/h. The chance of rain rises to 60 per cent, with about 1mm of rainfall anticipated. Cloud cover will be heavier at this time, reaching around 80 per cent.

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Overnight, the thunderstorm risk remains, with the temperature dropping further to 9°C. A southwest wind of 14km/h will continue, and the chance of rain will stay at 60 per cent, with expected precipitation remaining below 1mm. Cloud cover will be dense, increasing to 90 per cent.

Here's what else you should know

There are no special weather statements or advisories in place today.

This article was generated with the use of OpenAI and The Weather Network's forecast data. The article was reviewed by our editorial team for accuracy and clarity.

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