Scorching temperatures expected in GTA on Wednesday
A man enjoys the sun on a hot day in Toronto on Thursday, June 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
The temperature is expected to soar in Toronto today, feeling like a sweltering 35 later this afternoon.
Environment Canada says the city will see sunny, hazy weather and a high of 30 C but it will feel about five degrees warmer when factoring in the humidity.
Showers are expected to roll in later tonight along with a risk of a thunderstorm.
Notably cooler temperatures are in the forecast for the rest of the week.
The national weather agency says Toronto will see showers and a daytime high of 23 C on Thursday, feeling like 26.
A mix of sun and cloud is expected on Friday, along with a high of 23 C.
Saturday will see a chance of showers and a high of 21 C. A mix of sun and cloud and a high of 23 C is expected on Sunday.
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