Severe thunderstorm warning issued for GTA Saturday afternoon: Environment Canada

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for GTA Saturday afternoon: Environment Canada

Strong wind gusts of up to 90 km/h, quarter-sized hail, heavy rainfall expected

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Greater Toronto Area Saturday afternoon.

The thunderstorms could bring strong wind gusts of up to 90 km/h, quarter-sized hail and heavy rainfall, the national weather agency said in the yellow watch warning.

Local utility outages are possible, Environment Canada added.

Residents are urged to remain indoors, secure loose objects and take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.