Wind, rainfall warning ends for Toronto

A pedestrians runs through a rainstorm Thursday, July 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz (The Canadian Press)

A special weather statement that warned of strong wind and rain in Toronto on Sunday has come to an end.

On Sunday, Environment Canada warned that wind gusts could reach 60 to 80 km/h, with total rainfall accumulations ranging between 5 to 15 millimetres.

The national weather agency also said showers could be accompanied by “a risk of thunderstorms” beginning in the late morning/early afternoon.

“The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall,” it said.

“Localized flooding in low-lying areas and water pooling on roads are possible.”

Environment Canada also cautioned that due to the storm, “utility outages may occur” in some areas.

The warning ended shortly before 3 p.m.

Today’s official forecast will have a daytime high of 15 C before dropping to an evening low of 2 C or lower.

Showers are expected to taper off this afternoon, experts say.

Residents are encouraged to monitor ongoing alerts and forecasts in addition to reaching out to local authorities for flood-related concerns.