Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Toronto and partsof the GTA ahead of another heat wave expected to descend on the region next week starting on Monday.
Very muggy conditions continue to end off this week however, a cold front moving through southern Ontario will trigger scattered showers and the risk of thunderstorms through Thursday afternoon and continue into the early evening hours.
A yellow severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Toronto, Peel Region, and Hamilton while a watch is in effect for York, Durham, and Niagara regions, with a possibility of up to 60 millimetres of rain.
Local heavy downpours will be the primary threat with these storms, along with strong winds. Following the cold front, clouds will slowly clear out throughout the day Friday, making way for a sunny and seasonal start to the weekend with a lot less humidity.
Both Saturday and Sunday will have mainly clear skies with highs of 26 C and 28 C.
Risk of storms returns on Monday with a high near 30 C, which is also when the next round of humidity is expected to kick in. Tuesday could see a high of 31 C, feeling close to 40.
File photo of storm clouds in Toronto.
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