After a
a stormy evening on Friday and into the early hours of Saturday in southern Ontario
We might witness a similar occurrence—particularly in vacation homes regions and eastern sections.
On Saturday, a new line of thunderstorms is anticipated to form over portions of southern Ontario and move eastwards during the later part of the day. Currently, severe thunderstorm warnings are active in eastern Ontario. Key risks associated with these storms consist of significant hail, powerful wind gusts, and intense rainfall.
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Most of this extended weekend will experience better weather, although scattered showers may still occur in certain regions from time to time. However, temperatures are set to drop significantly, so make sure to wear additional clothing if you intend to be outside on Sunday and Monday.
Keep an eye on
local weather alerts
For your location before you head out and be ready to modify any outdoor activities this weekend, particularly on Saturday.
Saturday might seem like Groundhog Day.
A low pressure system is anticipated to generate several cycles of intense rainfall and thunderstorms with frequent lightning throughout Saturday. Following the early morning thunderstorms, another batch is expected during the afternoon.
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Certain thunderstorms that regroup might turn severe. In the afternoon, forecasters will keep an eye on cottage country and eastern Ontario, along with areas stretching from approximately Fergus to Peterborough, located just north of Toronto.
Severe lightning, powerful gusts, torrential downpours, and hailstones are all potential hazards linked to these storm systems.
Even a possibility of a tornado exists for southeastern Ontario, though the danger remains minimal.
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In the late afternoon extending into the early evening, widespread showers will blanket the western part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), whereas the threat of thunderstorms continues over eastern Ontario and southern Quebec.
Sunday’s early morning in the GTA and regions to the west, along with portions of cottage country, begins under overcast skies with some gentle showers. However, the weather should become drier as the day advances.
In other areas, showers persist throughout the day and into the evening across the Ottawa Valley; however, outside this zone, mostly cloudy conditions develop instead.
The finest day during the extended weekend will occur on Monday with predominantly clear skies across the area. Nonetheless, lingering clouds are expected between Kingston and Ottawa, extending eastwards.
The temperatures will be below average on Sunday and Monday, accompanied by blustery winds, which will create a somewhat cold conclusion to the extended weekend.
Significantly colder than usual temperatures will prevail through the upcoming weekend and well into the following week. As we approach early June, the mercury is expected to return to more season-appropriate levels.
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Stay with The Weather Network for more information and updates on your weather across Ontario.
