Toronto, GTA experience severe rain and hail storms
Posted August 2, 2015 5:42 pm.
Last Updated August 2, 2015 11:09 pm.
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Toronto and much of southern Ontario were under a severe thunderstorm watch Sunday, as very strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain blasted the city and surrounding areas during the brief but intense storm.
Environment Canada had issued a weather warning just after 5 p.m. on Sunday but downgraded that warning to a watch around 6:40 p.m.
There were multiple power outages, Toronto Hydro said, and the Veld Music Festival was cancelled. Downsview Park, the site of the festival, was evacuated.
What’s the difference between a watch and a warning?
A “watch” means that conditions favour the development of bad weather. A “warning” means such terrible conditions are either happening right now or are imminent and you should take the proper precautions.
The storm brought out the shutterbugs. Here are some photos that were sent to our newsroom:
