{
  "id": 2134945,
  "title": "Heavy rain and thunderstorms possible Saturday as Toronto heads into a mixed weekend forecast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/heavy-rain-and-thunderstorms-possible-saturday-as-toronto-heads-into",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T12:30:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/08/20/toronto-weather-weekend-forecast-rain/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}