Weekend wallop: Toronto under special weather statement for heavy rain with possible thunderstorms
Talk about putting a damper on the weekend. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto, saying we could see heavy rain over the next few days, with local amounts possibly exceeding 50 mm in some areas. CityNews Chief Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai says we could see two rounds of possible thunderstorms in Toronto […]
The weekend in Toronto is set to be quite the downer, as Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of heavy rain and potential thunderstorms. Local amounts could even surpass 50 millimeters in certain areas. Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai of CityNews predicts two rounds of storms on Saturday, with the first hitting around 8 a.m., followed by another between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. She adds that the rain is highly localized, meaning some spots could see as little as 5 millimeters while others, particularly in cottage country and higher elevations, could receive over 50 millimeters.
The heaviest rainfall is expected to occur on Saturday afternoon and evening. Ramsahai notes that the weekend will be quite unsettled, with cooler temperatures for Sunday and Monday, before a rebound next week. Environment Canada also warns of considerable uncertainty about where the highest rainfall amounts will occur. They caution that areas hit hardest could face flooding.
Drivers are advised not to venture onto flooded roadways, to steer clear of low-lying areas, and to be vigilant for washouts near rivers, creeks, and culverts.
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