Severe storms possible in GTA Wednesday, fueled by ongoing heat
Forecasters expect damaging winds, large hail and torrential rain, with some areas facing up to 110 km/h gusts and an isolated tornado risk.
- Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm warnings for the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, with alerts citing risks of tornadoes, torrential rain, and damaging winds throughout the day.
- A warm, moisture-rich air mass combined with an approaching low-pressure system from the U.S. Midwest is creating conditions primed for multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms.
- Forecasters warn of damaging wind gusts of 110-130 km/h, hail up to 5 cm, and 50-60 mm of rain on watersheds already saturated after receiving 8-55 mm on Tuesday.
- Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow activated the city's emergency management task force, while officials advise residents to take cover immediately in basements or interior rooms if threatening weather approaches.
- Conditions will ease Thursday as the weather system passes, leading to a calmer stretch through the weekend with temperatures returning to seasonal norms.
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Torrential rain, strong winds and tornado risk loom over southern Ontario
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Greater Toronto Area and much of southern Ontario as Environment Canada warns of heavy rain, large hail and the risk of a tornado.
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GTA under severe thunderstorm watches and warnings with 'risk of tornado' in forecast
Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings remain in place for the GTA on Wednesday, with Environment Canada warning of torrential downpours, damaging winds, large hail and the risk of a tornado.
Severe storms possible in GTA Wednesday, fueled by ongoing heat
As temperatures climb throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, the risk of thunderstorms also increases mid week in the GTA. Tuesday started off foggy and temperatures steadily rose throughout the afternoon, reaching a high of 27 C and a humidex of 35. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. […]
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