Severe weather warnings are in effect for Toronto and much of Southern Ontario, with a chance of 'heavy downpours, frequent lightning and gusty winds,' in the late afternoon and early evening, according to Environment Canada.
There is also a possibility for large hail in the evening.
Winds from the south will be blowing between 20 and 40km/h throughout the day, with gusts reaching up to 60km/h.
Beginning at 19C, temperatures will rise to a high of 29C by 5 p.m. as a warm and humid air mass passes over Southern Ontario. Showers are expected between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
The UV index has been set at 7, which is considered to be high. The humidex will range between 25 and 36.
Conditions will be hot throughout the week, with temperatures ranging between 23C and 26C for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
There is a 60% chance for showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday with a high of 26C. Thursday and Friday are expected to be sunny, with highs of 24C and 23C, respectively.
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