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Expect Toronto traffic mayhem this weekend thanks to concerts, fests, CNE

The city is going to be bursting at the seams

Toronto anticipates a mixed weekend forecast, with the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms on Saturday before a cooler, fresher pattern arrives early next week. According to CityNews weather specialist Denise Andreacchi, the morning will begin with a dynamic setup, featuring sun and cloud, leading to a high of 26°C. Residents can expect a low of 15°C at night, with clear and calm conditions.

On Friday, the weather remains quiet and pleasant, with sunny skies, a high of 25°C, and a low of 17°C. Winds will shift from the south-east at 15–30 km/h, aiding the influx of moisture ahead of Saturday's system. On Saturday, a system moving in from the U.S. Midwest may bring heavy rain and thunderstorms, with 10–20 mm possible by evening.

Winds will be from the east at 15–30 km/h, accompanied by a high of 24°C and a low of 17°C. This marks the most active weather day of the weekend, and residents are advised to monitor for potential rainfall advisories if storm activity intensifies. Sunday may start unsettled, with early-morning showers or thunderstorms possible, before transitioning to sunny breaks and a lingering chance of scattered showers.

A west wind at 15–30 km/h will bring slightly cooler air, with a high of 23°C and a low of 15°C. The new workweek begins with a more stable pattern, featuring some sun and clouds, a high of 22°C, and a low of 14°C, marking a noticeable cool-down after the weekend’s humidity.

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