Toronto braces for torrential rainfall amid storm and downpour threats
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1:21 pm
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Toronto, forecasting up to 60 mm of rain. Residents are advised to arm themselves with umbrellas and extra patience as the city prepares for one of its wetter, albeit predictable, afternoons.
Hope you packed your umbrellas — and your patience. A rainfall warning was issued for Toronto on Thursday. Environment Canada said there could be between 50 to 60 mm of the wet stuff through the afternoon. The federal weather agency said nearly 35 mm of rain was already reported as of Thursday…
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Toronto and elsewhere in the GTA, calling for 50-60 millimetres of rain by the end of Thursday. The national weather agency says 35 millimetres of rain has already been reported in Toronto, with an additional 20 millimetres of rain expected for…
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