Thunderstorms may be headed Salmon Arm’s way Tuesday night and Wednesday.
According to Environment Canada, the forecast for tonight, May 12, is partly cloudy, with a 30 per cent chance of showers this evening and a risk of thunderstorms. Low, 7C.
For Wednesday, May 13, a mix of sun and cloud is predicted, with a 40 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon and the risk of thunderstorms. The high will be 19 with a UV index of seven or high.
Wednesday night will be much the same: partly cloudy with 40 per cent chance of showers in the evening and a risk of thunderstorms.
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Leading up to the long weekend and through it, clouds with some showers are expected to prevail.
Thursday, May 14, the forecast is for clouds with a high of 19. Thursday night, cloudy with 60 per cent chance of showers and a low of 8C.
On Friday, May 15, a mix of sun and cloud is expected with a high of 20. Friday night, cloudy periods with a low of 8.
Saturday, May 16, the forecast calls for clouds and a high of 19, with the temperature dropping to a low of 11 overnight.
On Sunday, May 17, more clouds with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a high of 20, going down to 10 overnight.
The forecast for holiday Monday, May 18, is cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a high of 19.
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