A severe thunderstorm watch has ended for parts of southern Ontario, with the possibility of nickel-sized hail and 100 km/h winds.
Environment Canada issued time clocks for Toronto, York Region, Durham Region, Niagara, Halton Region and Hamilton, warned residents that these areas could experience damaging wind gusts of up to 100 km/h, along with large hail.
In other parts of the province, including Barrie and London, tornado clocks Were issued.
The weather agency projected when they expect the storm to hit various parts of southern Ontario on its estimated arrival. Map.
“The main hazard will be damaging wind gusts. There is some uncertainty about how far east the risk of severe weather will continue tonight,” the weather agency said.
“Strong gusts of wind can throw loose objects, damage weak buildings, snap tree limbs and overturn large vehicles.”
Around 10:40 p.m., the agency raised its guard for Toronto and other areas.
These storm warnings came on the second day of a heat advisory for southern Ontario.
the caveat began on Tuesday and extends throughout most of the province.
Temperatures in Toronto topped 30 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, but felt more like 40 degrees with the humidity.
The city’s average high in mid-July is usually around 27 degrees. At night, the minimum temperature will only drop to 21 degrees, providing little relief from the heat.
Slightly cooler, more seasonal temperatures are set for Thursday. Environment Canada is projecting 27 degrees, with a humidex of 35.
Environment Canada Senior Climatologist Dave Phillips calls them the “dog days of summer.”
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“This is the time where you would expect those scorching, scorching temperatures,” he told CTV News Channel on Wednesday. “What is different about this particular period is the duration.”
Meanwhile, the weather agency warns that this hot and humid weather can deteriorate air quality. They are asking people to watch for the following signs of heat-related illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and worsening of some health conditions.
“Find a cool place, such as a shaded area with trees, a swimming pool, a shower or bathroom, or a place with air conditioning, such as a public building,” says Environment Canada.
“Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.”
the city has extended hours at seven public pools until 11:45 pm for a second day.
Facilities that will be open late include: Alex Duff, Giovanni Caboto, McGregor Park, Monarch Park, Parkway Forest, Smithfield, and Sunnyside – Gus Ryder.