The current weather conditions could pave the way for strong thunderstorms in Toronto and parts of the GTA, with the risk of a tornado in central Ontario.
Toronto is expected to see a daytime high of 28 C on Wednesday, increasing the threat of severe weather in the city and much of southern Ontario. There is currently a 40 per cent chance of showers for Toronto this afternoon, with the risk of strong thunderstorms from noon to 8 p.m. Strong wind gusts of up to 100 km/h are also possible in some localized areas.
Central Ontario and along the Quebec border stretching from Temiskaming Shores, Ont., to Val-d’Or, Que., could experience tornadoes, large hail, strong winds, and heavy downpours.
While Toronto and the GTA will experience hot daytime temperatures and humidex values on Wednesday, a cold front will squash some of that heat to cap off the week, with plenty of sunshine on the way. We’re expecting sunny skies and a high of 25 C on Thursday and Friday.
Temperatures sky-rocketed in the city on Tuesday, hitting 29 C at its peak, though it felt more like 34 C. Toronto’s average high for this time of the year is 20 C.
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