Humidex values in Toronto to reach 40s today as extreme heat returns
Posted August 3, 2022 6:57 am.
Last Updated August 3, 2022 7:36 am.
The heat and humidity are back in Toronto on Wednesday, but the scorching temperatures will be short-lived.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the city and the western portion of the GTA, including Peel and Halton regions.
The weather agency warns of “exceptionally hot and humid conditions” on Wednesday with a daytime high between 31 and 33 C, and humidex values well into the low-forties.
The hot and sticky conditions won’t stick around long enough to warrant an official heat warning.
“A heat warning will not be required, as daytime high temperatures will not reach warning criteria on Thursday due to the passage of a cold front,” Environment Canada says.
“Heat warnings require hot and humid conditions to last for two days. In this case, a special weather statement has been selected to highlight that these conditions may pose a health risk.”
Very comfortable early this morning BUT high heat and humidity on the way. Just how hot? Tune to https://t.co/nqpfVr7W8a for weather updates with traffic&weather together every 10minutes on the ones! pic.twitter.com/n5kgmIZuZ8
— Jill Taylor (@JillTaylorCity) August 3, 2022
CityNews meteorologist Jill Taylor says we will see increasing clouds through the day with a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon. Most of the active weather will come after 9 p.m. and continue into the overnight.
It will remain warm throughout the night with temperatures expected to hover around 20 C. Thursday will bring some fresher air and showers for a good portion of the day. A high near 27 C is expected.
If you’re thinking of complaining about the hot and humid weather, you may want to think again. The Farmers’ Almanac recently issued their Extended Winter Weather Forecast and the weather predictor says Canadians can expect plenty of winter storms and record-breaking cold this year.
Specifically for Ontario, the long-range forecaster says a decent amount of snow could hit the province between Jan. 20 and Jan. 23.
With files from Lucas Casaletto
