A rare and intense weather system is expected to significantly impact southern Ontario this weekend.
has issued a special weather statement for all of southern Ontario, warning of heavy rain, strong winds and freezing rain. "This is a complex a storm system," CTV News Toronto weather specialist Anwar Knight said Friday.
Winds gusting up to 70 km/h are expected Sunday morning in the region, with the highest gusts occurring along the shores of Lake Huron. Meanwhile, areas north of Toronto like Barrie, Orillia, Midland and Collingwood are also expected to be hit hard by the storm. Environment Canada says travel will be impacted across southern Ontario Saturday and Sunday. says their "storm readiness plan" is in place and crews will be available around the clock for assistance.
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