Toronto and much of the GTA now under a severe thunderstorm watch
Environment Canada issued the warning late Monday morning, warning that the thunderstorms “may be capable of producing very strong wind gusts.”“Very strong wind gusts can damage buildings, down trees and blow large vehicles off the road,” Environment Canada said. “Locally heavy rain is also possible.”A heat warning that has been in place for much of the weekend remains in effect for Toronto.
According to the weather agency, the temperatures are expected to reach a high of 32 C on Monday, feeling like close to 40 C with the humidex. But relief may be on the way. Environment Canada says that a cold front will pass through southern Ontario, “bringing in a slightly cooler and drier air mass for Tuesday.”
The temperature is forecast to drop down to a low of 19 C overnight, with a high of 28 C on Tuesday, feeling like 33 C with the humidex.
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