Heavy Rain and Dense Fog Prompt Warnings Across Toronto and GTA
Environment Canada forecasts up to 44mm of rain and near-zero visibility, with flood and safety advisories in effect through Monday evening.
- Environment Canada predicts 20 to 44 millimetres of rain in Toronto and surrounding areas, including Guelph, Hamilton, and Niagara Falls, beginning Sunday morning.
- Rainfall is expected to be heavy at times before tapering off to isolated showers by Sunday night.
- A fog advisory warns of near-zero visibility in several GTA areas, including Vaughan, Mississauga, and Oshawa, urging drivers to proceed cautiously.
- The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has issued a Flood Outlook and Watershed Conditions Statement until 10:00 p.m. Monday, citing risks from rainfall, snowmelt, and frozen ground.
- Residents are advised to avoid riverbanks, creeks, and shorelines due to potential flooding and slippery conditions.