Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto and surrounding areas ahead of potential “heavy rains” and accompanying storms.
The rain will begin to fall on Monday night and will continue at least until Tuesday evening, the agency said in a press release.
“Occasional showers and thunderstorms are expected to move across the region as a cold front approaches from the west,” Environment Canada said.
Rainfall is expected to rise to 25 to 50 millimeters and could be even higher in areas experiencing storms.
The rain should stop falling on Tuesday evening as soon as possible as a result of the aforementioned cold front.
Environment Canada said there is some uncertainty about the track and the timing of the cold front, which could affect the exact timing and total amount of rainfall. Rain warnings may also be issued, if necessary.
Other areas under the special weather statement include the Hamilton, Halton and Peel regions, Niagara, as well as the York and Durham regions.
Current average temperatures in the Greater Toronto Area are below 20 degrees Celsius.
These temperatures are expected to drop to a minimum of 10 degrees on Tuesday night before rising again on Wednesday.
In light of Environment Canada’s statement, the Region and Toronto Conservation Authority (TRCA) on Monday issued a statement of basin conditions and said the rains could cause flooding in the GTA rivers.
“The combination of slippery and unstable banks and rising water levels could create dangerous conditions near rivers or other bodies of water,” the TRCA said.
In addition, the TRCA indicated that heavy storm rains could cause low visibility and waterlogging in low-lying areas and areas with poor drainage.
People are advised to avoid recreational activities around the water and be careful if they are around a river, creek or lake Ontario for the duration of the Basin Conditions Statement, which will be lifted on Wednesday. .