What to know
- Toronto is expected to see 30 to 40 mm of rain locally Monday, along with a risk of afternoon thunderstorms.
- More showers are possible Tuesday and Wednesday, potentially disrupting outdoor events and plans.
- The unsettled weather could affect CNE programming, concerts and festivals, depending on safety conditions.
- Forecasts are expected to improve later in the week, with more stable and pleasant conditions by the weekend.
Toronto is waking up to a rainy Monday, and the wet weather could make things a little messy for people hoping to squeeze in outdoor plans during the final stretch of summer.
Environment Canada is calling for showers beginning Monday morning, with a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon and a total of roughly 30 to 40 mm of rain possible locally.
Showers are expected to taper off Monday evening, but the unsettled weather is only the beginning of a week that will see several chances for rain.
That could spell trouble for outdoor events, concerts and festivals around the city, including the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), which is in the middle of its annual run at Exhibition Place.
Wet weather and thunderstorms can lead to temporary pauses or changes to outdoor programming when safety becomes a concern, so anyone attending an event should check in before heading out.
More showers possible Tuesday and Wednesday
After Monday’s rain, Tuesday will bring a mix of sun and cloud, but there is still a chance of showers in the morning and again overnight. Temperatures will climb into the mid-to-high 20s, with humidity making it feel warmer.
Wednesday looks to be another unsettled day, with a 60 per cent chance of showers during the day and another chance of rain overnight. Temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-to-high 20s.
For anyone with outdoor plans, Wednesday may be one of the days worth keeping an eye on as forecasts can shift closer to the event.
Conditions improve over the weekend
The forecast becomes more stable heading into the second half of the week.
Thursday is expected to be mainly cloudy, with temperatures in the mid-to-high 20s, while Friday brings a mix of sun and cloud and temperatures in the mid-20s.
The weekend is currently shaping up to be dry, with a mix of sun and cloud and temperatures around the mid-20s. Nights will be cooler, with temperatures dipping into the mid-teens.
So while Toronto’s week is starting on a wet note, conditions could improve for outdoor plans as Labour Day weekend approaches.
As always, the forecast can change, particularly for individual outdoor events, so anyone heading to the CNE, a concert or another outdoor gathering should check the latest conditions before heading out.
