Hot, muggy weather in Toronto could hang around for weeks: meteorologist

A man runs on a pedestrian bridge with the skyline in the background in Toronto, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 as temperatures reached to 18 degrees. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Hot, muggy weather will make a comeback in Toronto this weekend and it could be here to stay.

“High heat and humidity are targeting southern Ontario and once it arrives tomorrow, it may stick around for a couple of weeks,” CP24 Meteorologist Bill Coulter said Thursday.

Toronto will see a high of 27 C on Thursday, feeling closer to 32 when factoring in the humidity. Friday will bring a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 29 C, feeling like 36.

“We’ll be into hot and muggy air for the weekend,” Coulter said.

Saturday will see a daytime high of 31 C, about five degrees warmer than normal for this time of year.

Coulter said Sunday will be “hot, hazy, and humid,” with a high of 32 C.

“Find ways to stay cool and take breaks to avoid getting overheated and overwhelmed,” he said.

On a “positive note,” Coulter said, local haze and smoke will continue to dissipate over the coming days.

According to Swiss air quality tracker IQAir, Toronto’s air quality was ranked sixth worst in the world on Thursday morning as wildfire smoke from other regions continues to drift into the city.

“Monday will continue with hot and humid weather,” Coulter added.

“The threat of showers and storms for Toronto increases for Tuesday and Wednesday.”