Rainfall warning lifted across Toronto, GTA as wet weather passes through

Showers will continue on Wednesday as temperatures are expected to stay seasonal for the rest of the week. Meteorologist Jessie Uppal has your forecast.

By Lucas Casaletto

Posted September 25, 2024 6:19 am.

Last Updated September 25, 2024 6:20 am.

A widespread rainfall warning for Toronto and the GTA was lifted on Wednesday morning following periods of heavy rain overnight.

Environment Canada issued the weather alert on Tuesday ahead of a strong system that forecasters cautioned could bring up to 50 millimetres of rain to certain areas.

Special weather statements were also issued for areas such as Hamilton, Barrie-Collingwood-Hillsdale, and Windsor, among other regions. Those alerts have since been lifted.

The wet weather subsided early on Wednesday, but there is a risk of scattered thunderstorms for Toronto and parts of the GTA this afternoon that could lead to an additional 2-5 mm accumulated when it’s all said and done.

A return to sunshine will be delayed until Thursday when Toronto is forecasted to have a daytime high of 22 C and a mix of sun and clouds. It will cool down on Friday with a high of 20 C and a mix of sun and clouds in Toronto.

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