Toronto under special weather statement for heavy rain

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto, warning of heavy rainfall and potential flooding throughout the weekend. Meteorologists advise residents to exercise caution and avoid low-lying areas as rainfall amounts could exceed 50 mm.
Why it matters
Timely weather warnings are essential for public safety and infrastructure management during extreme weather events.
Talk about putting a damper on the weekend. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto , saying we could see heavy rain over the next few days, with local amounts possibly exceeding 50 mm in some areas.
CityNews Chief Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai says we could see two rounds of possible thunderstorms in Toronto on Saturday, with the first one around 8:00 a.m., followed by a second sometime between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
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