Intense heatwave set to conclude on Wednesday, promising a pleasantly cool start for the upcoming stellar weekend.
Toronto Set for Warm and Sunny Long Weekend, Cooler than Last Year's Heatwave
After a prolonged heatwave, Toronto is gearing up for a long weekend filled with sunshine and seasonable temperatures, according to the latest weather forecast. The upcoming weekend, from Friday, August 1st to Sunday, August 3rd, is expected to be warm and mostly sunny, providing a welcome relief from the sweltering heat that has dominated the city in recent days.
The weather forecast suggests that even the weather couldn't be manufactured to be as good as the upcoming weekend. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are forecasted to have sunshine and comfortable daytime highs of 26°C, 27°C, and 28°C respectively. This is a significant contrast to the heatwave that started in June and July, with no days above 30°C recorded in April and May.
However, Wednesday, July 30th, will still be warmer than normal for this time of year, with a daytime high of 31°C, feeling closer to 35 with humidity. Environment Canada has increased confidence that cooler temperatures will arrive on Wednesday, marking the end of the heatwave that has been plaguing the city since the beginning of the summer.
Last year, Toronto had only seen 10 such days at this point, and the forecasted highs this long weekend are somewhat lower than the peak heat recorded during a heat event last summer. The hottest day last year was expected to be around 34°C, with very high humidex making it feel hotter.
Environment Canada's Dave Phillips has stated that the current heatwave was predicted, although not as extreme. He predicts that once the heat breaks, Toronto and much of Ontario will see the best weather imaginable. Phillips believes that the upcoming weekend will be worth the heat endured so far, offering relatively comfortable summer weather.
Thursday, August 1st, will begin a stretch of "stellar and comfortable weather" that will continue throughout the long weekend. Thursday will see mainly sunny skies, low humidity, and a seasonable high of 26°C. The upcoming weekend will feature wall-to-wall sunshine, seasonable daytime highs, and no inclement weather.
This week makes 23 days that Toronto's temperature has risen above 30°C. Despite the drought concerns in Eastern Canada this season, the weather conditions are considered ideal for summer outdoor activities. Toronto has currently experienced nearly 60 hours of humidex values above 40, but the upcoming weekend is expected to be a much-needed break from the heat.
In conclusion, the upcoming long weekend in Toronto should be warm and mostly sunny but cooler and less humid compared to last year’s hot and humid multi-day heat event. With temperatures in the mid-20s to high 20s Celsius and clear skies from Friday to Sunday, the city is in for relatively comfortable summer weather.
The weather forecast indicates that the upcoming weekend in Toronto will offer a stark contrast to the prolonged heatwave, providing sunshine and seasonable temperatures, offering a much-needed break from the sweltering heat. The environment, specifically the weather, is expected to be cooperative, ensuring a warm and mostly sunny long weekend, ideal for outdoor summer activities.
