Advertisement

Environment Canada issues special weather statement for Toronto

TORONTO – A heavy band of showers and thunderstorms moved through Toronto Tuesday afternoon.

Environment Canda issued a special weather statement for the area shortly after 2 p.m. warning 15 to 20 millimetres of rain could fall in a short amount of time.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Drivers are urged to use caution as the intense rainfall could bring reduce visibility on roads across the region.

The Toronto Region Conservation Association (TRCA) warned the rain could lead to high-water levels and flooding in some areas of the GTA and cautioned people about going near water.

 

Sponsored content

AdChoices