Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto, warning of “significant rainfall” and strong winds.
The statement, released just before 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, said that the city could see rainfall amounts from 10 to 20 millimeters which may result in localized water pooling on roads.
“Strong easterly winds gusting up to 70 km/h could lead to loose objects being tossed about, small tree branches breaking and local power outages,” the statement reads.
The agency said the rain will taper off early Thursday morning.
In a tweet Wednesday evening, Toronto police said debris from a construction site had blown onto the Gardiner Expressway and was blocking the westbound lanes.
Meanwhile, in the Nassau Street and Spadina Avenue area, police said a tree had fallen onto power lines.
Peel Regional police advised the public to avoid “unnecessary travel,” saying roads may be icy “due to ongoing weather conditions.”