Waterloo's weather forecast for April 2: A day with (storm) potential
Residents of Waterloo are advised to prepare for a day of persistent rain and strong winds, as forecasted by Environment Canada. The morning begins with light rain and overcast skies, with temperatures around 3°C but feeling closer to -3 due to the wind chill. Winds from the east will be strong, reaching speeds of up to 36km/h and gusting to 57km/h. The chance of rain is high at 70 per cent, with about 1mm of precipitation expected, and cloud cover will be complete at 100 per cent.
Tuesday afternoon
As the day progresses into the afternoon, the intensity of the rain will increase. The likelihood of rain spikes to 90 per cent, with an estimated 5mm of rainfall. Despite a slight rise in temperature to 4°C, it will continue to feel like -2 because of the wind. Wind speeds will further escalate to 42km/h, with gusts possibly reaching 65km/h. The cloud cover remains unchanging at 100 per cent, and the relative humidity is high at 93 per cent.
Tuesday evening
The evening and overnight period will see continued rainy conditions, maintaining a 90 per cent chance of precipitation and another 5mm of rainfall. Temperatures will stay steady at 4°C but will feel like -2 due to ongoing strong winds, which will blow at 39km/h, with gusts up to 63km/h.
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Here's what else you should know
A special weather statement is in effect for the Waterloo region due to an early spring storm expected to bring significant rain and strong winds, with the potential for heavy snow later in the day and into Thursday. This storm poses a risk of power outages and could make travel hazardous due to accumulating snow and reduced visibility. Residents are advised to stay informed by monitoring alerts and forecasts, and to prepare for potential disruptions.
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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