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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for city of Toronto

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Toronto. Nicole Mortillaro/Global News

TORONTO – A severe thunderstorm watch for the city of Toronto was issued by Environment Canada on Friday.

The weather agency issued the alert just before 6 p.m. warning that severe thunderstorms could move into the area in the afternoon or early evening.

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The agency also warns that large hail, damaging winds and heavy rainfall could accompany the storms.

The storm is expected to pass through the region by Friday evening, the weather agency said.

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