Wednesday Morning News – August 12

Weather:

• Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 6 or high.
• Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 10.

News Tidbits:

• Don’t forget that Algoma Power requires an electrical service interruption for a portion of customers on: Magpie Road, Montreal Avenue, and Gladstone Avenue between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm for line upgrades. Alternate date: Friday August 14, 2025.
• Today is a total solar eclipse for part of the world. In Wawa, the eclipse will begins at 11:37 a.m. local time, reach a maximum coverage of about 13%  at 13:24 p.m., and ends at 2:11 p.m., lasting a total duration of 1 hour and 34 minutes.  Remember to always use certified solar eclipse glasses or an indirect viewing method, as looking directly at the sun during a partial eclipse is dangerous.