Updated: August 12, 2026 at 9:18p.m. EDT
Published: August 12, 2026 at 7:05a.m. EDT
Thunderstorms rolled into the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds.
The storms prompted Environment Canada to issue watches and warnings, also advising of “toonie-sized” hail.
All weather advisories were lifted on Wednesday night.
severe thunderstorm watch A severe thunderstorm watch in effect for a wide swath of southern Ontario on Aug. 12 is shown. (Environment Canada)
Cloudy conditions are expected to clear up on Thursday, which will see sunshine and a high of 28 C.
“There’s a bit of a change in the forecast for Friday. A trough, passing over southcentral Ontario, may bring a few brief light showers on Friday afternoon,” CP24 meteorologist Bill Coulter said.
Friday will see sunshine and a high of 24 C.
On Saturday, mainly sunny conditions and a “seasonably fresh” high of 25 C is expected, Coulter said.
“Showers are expected to return for Sunday afternoon,” he said, adding that the start of next week looks like it will be “mainly sunny and warm.”