Federal meteorologists have issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in Toronto and southern Ontario, cautioning residents about potential wind gusts reaching up to 90 km/h.
The statement released by Environment and Climate Change Canada alerts that heavy rainfall and hail the size of quarters may impact the area on Saturday afternoon due to an incoming weather system.
The conditions are prime for severe thunderstorms that could bring strong wind gusts, large hail, and significant rainfall, posing a risk of localized utility outages.
Areas including the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Barrie, and Peterborough are all within the scope of the severe weather watch, while specific communities like Orillia and regions north of Belleville have been issued a severe thunderstorm warning.
Keyphrase: severe thunderstorm warning