What to know
- Thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon, with showers beginning later in the morning and 10 to 20 mm of local rain possible.
- Temperatures will reach around 24 C, with the humidex making it feel closer to the low 30s.
- The unsettled weather arrives on the second day of school for students across Ontario, potentially making for a wet trip home.
- Conditions improve Thursday and Friday, with sunshine and temperatures in the low to mid-20s, before shower chances return over the weekend.
Toronto students could be in for a soggy second day of school, with showers and a risk of thunderstorms in the forecast for Wednesday.
Environment Canada says the city will see cloudy skies throughout the day, with a 40 per cent chance of showers this morning before showers begin later in the morning.
There is a risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon, with local rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm possible.
Temperatures are expected to climb to around 24 C, with the humidex making it feel closer to the low 30s. That could make for a warm and wet afternoon for students heading home from school.
The unsettled weather is expected to continue into the evening. Environment Canada says there will still be a 30 per cent chance of showers overnight, along with another risk of a thunderstorm. Temperatures will fall to around 17 C.
The timing of Wednesday’s showers comes as students across Ontario settle into the new school year. For many, it will be their second day back in classrooms after the summer break, making the potential afternoon thunderstorms something to keep in mind for the trip home.
The weather takes a turn for the better Thursday, with mainly sunny skies and temperatures in the low to mid-20s. A mix of sun and cloud is expected to develop around noon, followed by a clear night with temperatures dropping to around 10 C.
Friday is shaping up to be another pleasant day, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the low 20s. Saturday will be warmer, with sunny skies and temperatures reaching the mid-20s.
The more unsettled weather returns Saturday night, when there will be a 40 per cent chance of showers. Sunday is expected to be cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers and temperatures around the low 20s.
The chance of showers continues into next week, with a 30 per cent chance Monday and a 60 per cent chance Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to remain around the low 20s through Tuesday.
