What to know
- Hurricane Isaias could bring rain to Ontario over the Thanksgiving long weekend as its remnants travel north from the Gulf of Mexico.
- Rain is mostly expected on Sunday and could continue into Monday, depending on the hurricane’s path.
- The GTA forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud Friday and Saturday, with highs of 19 C, followed by cloudy conditions Sunday and Monday with a 30 per cent chance of rain and highs of 20 C and 22 C, respectively.
- The storm’s trajectory remains uncertain, so residents should monitor weather updates before making outdoor Thanksgiving plans.
Torontonians might have to grab an umbrella ahead of Thanksgiving Day plans, as the long weekend is expected to see wet weather, likely due to Hurricane Isaias.
According to the Weather Network, Canada will see some rain this weekend, as the hurricane travels north from the Gulf of Mexico’s coast. As of Friday morning, the hurricane has strengthened to a Category 3 storm.
The rain is mostly expected to hit the province on Sunday.
“A lack of high-pressure weather systems in the region could allow Isaias’ remnants to track towards the Great Lakes by early Sunday,” the Weather Network wrote.
The network added that rain could extend into Monday as well, making for a wet Thanksgiving. The rain could also increase depending on the hurricane’s specific path.
“Currently, there is uncertainty surrounding the storm’s northward track, so Ontarians are encouraged to monitor updates for changes in the forecast,” it stated.
The Weather Network said there is an unusual lack of hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean this season, partially due to a “super” El Niño.
Expected long weekend forecast
As of right now, Ontarians should prepare for rain ahead of any Thanksgiving festivities.
Here’s what Environment Canada is reporting for the weekend forecast:
Friday: The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will see a mix of sun and cloud, with a high of 19 C and a low of 9 C at night. There’s a 20 per cent chance of rain throughout the day.
Saturday: GTA residents can expect the mix of cloud and sun to continue, with a high of 19 C and a low of 12 C at night. The weather agency did not specify the chance of rain.
Sunday: For those celebrating Thanksgiving on Sunday, the city will see cloudy conditions with a 30 per cent chance of rain. The daytime high will be 20 C, while it will drop to 12 C at night.
Monday: The cloudy conditions will continue into Thanksgiving Day, with a 30 per cent chance of showers. The high is expected to be 22 C, before dropping to 10 C at night.
The weather is subject to change depending on Hurricane Isaias’s trajectory, so residents should check conditions ahead of any outdoor Thanksgiving plans.
