Severe thunderstorm warning ends for Toronto

Toronto and most of the GTA is under a severe thunderstorm warning after a line of storms hit a wide span of Ontario Tuesday evening.

Environment Canada issued the severe thunderstorm warning for much of the southern Ontario just after 5:30 p.m. and it ended shortly before 7 p.m.

“A cold front moving through the area is expected to trigger severe thunderstorms this afternoon,” the national weather agency had stated in its watch, issued earlier in the day.

“Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.”

Heavy downpours can also cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Strong wind gusts have already been blamed for a tree branch falling on a woman and drywall hitting several pedestrians in Toronto.

It comes as Toronto Pearson Airport recorded a record-high 27.7 C, breaking the temperature record set back in 1942.

The warmer weather will be short-lived as the temperature is expected to drop to a chilly 3 C overnight.

The severe weather could also impact fans heading to Maple Leaf Square to catch Game 5 of playoff action between the Leafs and Ottawa Senators.

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