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GTA Braces for Storms: Durham Under Severe Thunderstorm Warning
2 Sep
Summary
- Durham faces severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, strong winds, and possible hail.
- Mississauga is under a fog warning with near-zero visibility expected.
- Toronto activates emergency task force in anticipation of heavy rainfall.
Severe weather is impacting the Greater Toronto Area this Wednesday morning, with specific warnings issued for Durham and Mississauga. Durham is facing a severe thunderstorm warning, with forecasts indicating the possibility of 30 to 50 millimetres of rain in under an hour, potentially leading to flash flooding. Strong winds and quarter-sized hail are also possible in the region. Thunderstorms are expected to continue in Durham throughout Wednesday afternoon and into the night.
Meanwhile, Mississauga is under a fog warning, experiencing near-zero visibility that is significantly affecting morning commutes. While the fog is expected to lift later in the morning, thunderstorms are also predicted for the afternoon and overnight period. Toronto is anticipating thunderstorms starting in the late afternoon, with expected rainfall of 20 to 30 millimetres. In response to the potential for heavy rain, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow announced the activation of the city's emergency management task force.
