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01-10-2020, 08:31 AM
The City of Toronto says it is taking steps to prepare for what could be a significant rain storm over the weekend.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto and much of southern Ontario, warning of heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday with the possibility of freezing rain.
The national weather agency says light rain or drizzle on Friday will continue Saturday morning and will, at times, be heavy.
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The rain is expected to persist all day Saturday and into Sunday.
Total rainfall amounts of between 25 and 50 mm are possible, Environment Canada says.
Areas further from Lake Ontario will likely see freezing rain by Saturday evening, which could last for several hours.
“There remains considerable uncertainty with exact rainfall amounts along with the location of freezing rain. Warnings will be issued as the event draws nearer,” Environment Canada said in its weather advisory.
“Travel will be impacted throughout Southern Ontario Saturday into Sunday.”
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto and much of southern Ontario, warning of heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday with the possibility of freezing rain.
The national weather agency says light rain or drizzle on Friday will continue Saturday morning and will, at times, be heavy.
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The rain is expected to persist all day Saturday and into Sunday.
Total rainfall amounts of between 25 and 50 mm are possible, Environment Canada says.
Areas further from Lake Ontario will likely see freezing rain by Saturday evening, which could last for several hours.
“There remains considerable uncertainty with exact rainfall amounts along with the location of freezing rain. Warnings will be issued as the event draws nearer,” Environment Canada said in its weather advisory.
“Travel will be impacted throughout Southern Ontario Saturday into Sunday.”