Severe thunderstorm warning cancelled for Toronto, heat records broken
Posted October 1, 2019 5:29 am.
Last Updated October 1, 2019 5:26 pm.
Environment Canada has cancelled a severe thunderstorm warning amid a record-breaking humid day Tuesday.
A watch is still in effect for wind gusts and rain.
Toronto also already “unofficially” surpassed the record for the highest temperature in October at 31.8 C, which was set back in 2007 at 31.6 C. and the highest temperature ever recorded on Oct. 1, which was 29.5 C in 2002.
31.8C reached so far @TorontoPearson makes today "unofficially" the hottest October day on record surpassing 31.6C set back in 2007 #hotober #Toronto
— Natasha Ramsahai (@CityNatasha) October 1, 2019
Halton police say they are responding to a large volume of calls related to the storm in the downtown Burlington area. Residents are asked to call 3-1-1 to report downed trees where there are no injuries.
Burlington Hydro also says there are multiple pockets without power due to the storm. There is no estimated restoration time yet.
Due to the severe weather, power is out in a number of pockets in Burlington, including sections of mid to north parts of the City. No ETR at this time. Updates to follow.
— Burlington Hydro (@BurlingtonHydro) October 1, 2019
The guaranteed high for today was 29 C but it felt like 37 with the humidity.
Once Tuesday’s weather is over, the chilly temperatures will stick around until mid-October.
