Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTHA), signaling that windy conditions will bring a considerable amount of rain throughout the upcoming week. The national weather service has warned that southwesterly winds could gust up to 85 km/h in certain areas this afternoon as a cold front sweeps through the region. This weather change is also accompanied by a risk of thunderstorms and could result in up to 15 mm of rainfall.
CityNews meteorologist Chris Potter highlights that, alongside the rains, temperatures are expected to be notably warmer—approximately 10 degrees higher than the seasonal norm for this time of year. He noted that typical daytime highs for early October hover around 13 degrees Celsius. However, the forecast predicts guaranteed daytime highs of 24 degrees Celsius, akin to temperatures usually seen in late August or early September.
According to Environment Canada, when factoring in the humidex, temperatures could feel as warm as 28 degrees Celsius on Sunday. This spike in temperature is a significant shift from the usual autumn climate and indicates a period of unusual warmth for the region.
As for the week ahead, while the temperatures are expected to revert to more seasonal norms after the initial unseasonably warm spell, it would be prudent for residents to keep an umbrella handy. Meteorologist Potter emphasized that although not every day will be completely rainy, each day will carry the potential for showers. On Monday, morning showers are anticipated, but the weather should dry up after that.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, the forecast suggests a dry morning and early afternoon, with a chance of renewed showers later in the day. Wednesday is expected to start dry, but like previous days, the afternoon and evening could bring additional showers. This pattern of instability appears to continue into Thursday and Friday, suggesting ongoing chances of precipitation.
The expected high temperatures throughout the week are projected to range from 12 to 16 degrees Celsius, with nighttime lows dropping into the single digits, reinforcing the coolness typically associated with fall as the week progresses. This indicates a significant climatic shift, where temperatures and weather patterns will fluctuate considerably, leading to a mixed week ahead for residents of Toronto and the GTHA.
