Toronto Braces for a Week of Cloudy Skies and Possible Showers

Strategic Insights -

Torontonians emerged from an Environment Canada heat warning that lasted through the weekend, only to face a week of cloudy skies and possible showers. The city's forecast is looking gloomy, with overcast conditions and a chance of showers predicted throughout the week. Environment Canada's forecast is calling for a mix of sun and clouds, but the likelihood of precipitation is high, with a 40 per cent chance of showers on Wednesday and a 30 per cent chance on Thursday.

Key Takeaways:

  • Monday will see a high of 30 C that feels like a steamy 38 with humidity.
  • Tuesday will bring cloudy skies and a daytime high of 28 C that will feel like a sticky 35 with humidity.
  • Wednesday is expected to be partly overcast with a 40 per cent chance of late morning showers, a possible afternoon thunderstorm, and a high of 27 C.
  • Thursday will see some clouds and a 30 per cent chance of showers with a daytime high of 27 C.
  • Friday will be partially cloudy with a high of 29 C and a 30 per cent chance of more showers during the day.
  • Saturday is expected to be overcast with a high of 29 C, with a 40 per cent chance of showers at night and a low of 19 C.
  • Sunday caps off the weekend with more cloud coverage, a 30 per cent chance of showers, and a daytime high of 27 C.

Statistics:

  • UV index on Tuesday: 8 (very high)
  • UV index on Wednesday: 9
  • High temperature on Monday: 30 C
  • High temperature on Tuesday: 28 C
  • High temperature on Wednesday: 27 C
  • High temperature on Thursday: 27 C
  • High temperature on Friday: 29 C
  • Evening low temperature on Wednesday: 17 C
  • Evening low temperature on Thursday: 18 C
  • Evening low temperature on Friday: 19 C
  • Chance of showers on Wednesday: 40%
  • Chance of showers on Thursday: 30%

Sources:

  • Environment Canada
  • The Star