Toronto remain under heat warning, thunderstorm advisories lifted

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It was a muggy and wet day in Toronto on Thursday as the city was under heat and thunderstorm warnings.

Storms moved through the region in the evening, bringing in rain and strong wind gusts.

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Toronto was under a thunderstorm warning and watch, but both have been lifted.

Meanwhile, the city remains under a heat warning, with humidity sending the temperature soaring to what will feel like 43.

A high temperature of 33.2 degrees Celsius was recorded at Toronto Pearson airport at 5 p.m.

In its advisory, the national weather agency cautions that nighttime lows of 20 to 23 degrees Celsius will provide “little relief” from the heat.

“The hottest conditions are expected today. While daytime high temperatures will not be as extreme on Friday and into the weekend, nighttime lows are expected to remain warm throughout,” the heat warning read.

On Friday, Environment Canada says the mercury will rise to 31 degrees Celsius, feeling closer to 40 when factoring in the humidity.

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

“Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day. Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others.”

Signs of heat illness include headache, nausea, dizziness, and thirst, dark urine.

Daytime highs of 27 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius are in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday respectively.