Intense heat continues in GTHA for at least 1 more day

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‘It’s pretty awful’: Toronto residents react to another day of extreme heat

Fire bans in place for several GTA communities amid hot weather

‘Most areas’ of Toronto should expect rain today, but heat to continue through tomorrow

Potential thunderstorms not expected to impact flights at Pearson today

Tuesday was another sweltering day in the region with the temperature feeling close to 41 with the humidity.

Environment Canada called for a high of 33 C on Tuesday but the humidex value made it feel about eight degrees warmer.

After days of unrelenting heat, slightly cooler weather is expected to arrive for many areas this evening.

The national weather agency said there is a chance of thunderstorms tonight and a cooler air mass will offer relief for many parts of the province.

On Wednesday, the GTHA is still expected to see substantial heat and humidity on Wednesday.

A high of 30 C is in the forecast for Toronto on Wednesday, feeling like 37.

A heat warning previously issued for Toronto remains in effect.

“Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high risk category,” the warning read.

“Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone’s health.”

Early signs of heat exhaustion include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, and intense fatigue.

Toronto will see sunshine and a high of 28 C on Thursday and 29 C on Friday.

More sticky conditions are in the forecast for the weekend. The national weather agency says daytime highs of 32 C and 30 C are in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday respectively.

Thunderstorm warning issued, but quickly called off

Late Tuesday afternoon, Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for several parts of the GTHA, however the skies soon cleared and it was called off.

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, meanwhile, warned of a risk of heavy rainfall in the GTHA today, precipitation that could lead to localized flooding.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the authority said thunderstorms could bring up to 60 millimetres of rainfall to the region today. The thunderstorms are expected to arrive between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m.

“All shorelines, rivers and streams within the GTA should be considered dangerous with higher flows and rapidly changing water levels,” it read.