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Toronto residents are being warned of heavy rains and a risk of thunderstorms on Tuesday, according to Environment Canada.
The national weather agency issued a special weather statement for up to 20 millimetres of rain Tuesday morning, with higher amounts possible with thunderstorms.
The statement also extended to other parts of the Greater Toronto Area, including Markham, Scarborough, Brampton and Caledon.
“The saturated ground has reduced ability to absorb further rainfall,” said Environment Canada. “Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.”
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) extended a flood outlook Monday afternoon, warning that flooding may be possible with widespread rain in a short amount of time.
Rivers could rise about their normal levels with the heavy precipitation, it said, making shorelines and streams in the area dangerous due to faster flowing water.
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The TRCA warned commuters to avoid going through pools of floodwater that may be deeper or faster flowing that it appears.
“Keep children and pets away from fast moving water and slippery or unstable riverbanks,” said the conservation agency.
Despite the wet weather, Toronto is looking to have a warm Tuesday with a high of 21 C and evening low of 12 C. Winds up to 40 kilometres per hour are also expected throughout the day.
While a break from the rain is expected after the morning, another bout of heavy rain is forecasted for the next day.
Wednesday is looking to be even warmer with a high of 23 C and a humidex of 26.