A rainfall warning is now in effect for º£½ÇÉçÇø¹ÙÍøand the city could see up to 60 millimetres fall by the end of Thursday, Environment Canada said, adding that there’s a risk of “flash floods” during heavier downpours.
Showers are expected to last into the weekend in the city, according to the weather agency’s . On top of this rain, Environment Canada told the Star that the city could also experience the coldest late May temperatures since 1967Â this week.Â
Here’s how long the rain is expected to last.Â
The areas in Southern Ontario that are under a rainfall warning Thursday.Â
Environment Canada
How long will the rain last in Toronto?
Thursday morning saw about 35 millimetres of rain dumped on the city, Environment Canada said in its , adding that 20 more millimetres are expected for areas east of the Don Valley Parkway before it tapers off into showers in the evening. Thursday will see a daytime high of 11 C and nighttime low of 8 C.
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Friday will also see up to 15 millimetres of rain with 20 km/h winds and a daytime high of 12 C. At night, expect a 40 per cent chance of showers and a low of 8 C.
As climate change worsens storms, many people don’t realize they’re in a flood-risk area. Use
Heading into the weekend, Saturday will warm up to 15 C with a 30 per cent chance of showers, with a cloudy nighttime low of 7 C.
Rays will peek through on Sunday with a mix of clouds and sunshine, plus a daytime high of 18 C. Skies will cloud over again at night with a low of 8 C.Â
Is there a risk of flooding?
“Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads,” Environment Canada said, adding localized flooding is possible in low-lying areas.Â
Rivers in the GTA could see high water levels and greater flows, the º£½ÇÉçÇø¹ÙÍøand Region Conservation Authority said in a  on its website. Flooding isn’t expected in TRCA watersheds, the conservation authority added.
Winter floods aren’t common in southern Ontario, but can happen when temperatures fluctuate —
Torontonians are asked to avoid all recreational activities in and around water, taking extra caution around shorelines and avoiding areas that are already eroding, the TRCA added. The water safety statement is in effect until the end of Friday.
To see whether your home is in a flood-vulnerable zone, check out the Star’s interactive map.
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Elissa Mendes is a breaking news reporter, working out of
the Star’s radio room in Toronto. Reach her via email: emendes@thestar.ca
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