Residents of Toronto are gearing up for some turbulent weather ahead, as rain and thunderstorms are set to make their way through the city by Wednesday and Thursday, paving the way for clearer skies just in time for the weekend.
Weather experts at Environment Canada have predicted a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday night, with the possibility of heavy downpours leading to localized flooding. The unsettled weather is expected to persist into Thursday, with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures slightly cooler than usual.
This forecast comes on the heels of a night of heavy rainfall across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) on Tuesday, prompting the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to issue a warning about potential flooding. Some areas received between 50 to 75 millimetres of rain, with Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Markham experiencing the brunt of the storm.
The TRCA highlighted that the already saturated ground would struggle to absorb the rainfall, heightening the risk of flooding in low-lying regions and floodplains.
However, there is good news on the horizon as conditions are expected to improve come Friday. Sunshine is set to make a comeback in Toronto, with daytime temperatures reaching 23°C to 24°C over the weekend. Evenings will be mild, with overnight lows hovering in the mid-teens, promising pleasant nights.
The sunny spell is anticipated to continue into the early part of next week, providing a much-needed break after the recent stormy weather and heavy rains.
Meteorologists explain that this week’s forecast showcases the clash between summer heat and autumn coolness, resulting in thunderstorms and heavy rain midweek, followed by a shift to stable high-pressure systems bringing sunshine and temperatures close to seasonal norms.
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