Mid-week storm, heavy rain on the way for Toronto, GTA
Wet weather is making a comeback just a week after Toronto and the GTA saw a torrential summer downpour that led to flooding, downed trees and wide spread power outages. Another round of storms are in store for the GTA on Wednesday, but CityNews Chief Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai says they will not be as intense […]
Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are bracing for another round of wet weather just a week after experiencing torrential downpours that caused flooding, downed trees, and widespread power outages. CityNews Chief Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has issued a forecast for Wednesday, predicting that the storms will not be as intense as last week, but still warrant caution.
Ramsahai estimates the storms will rate between five and six out of a potential 10 in terms of severity. Heavy rain is expected in the afternoon, with a risk of localized flooding. Additionally, lightning is possible between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
The storm will bring winds in the range of 60-80 kilometres per hour, significantly lower than the 130 kilometres per hour gusts last week. Ramsahai notes that while there is potential for wind damage and power outages at higher wind speeds, they should not reach those levels with the upcoming storms. The risk of hail and tornadoes remains low.
City residents should remain vigilant, as the risk of flooding and power outages is present.
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