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Heavy rains caused flooding and closed roads, leaving motorists stranded and some clinging to light standards, as a cluster of storms rolled through the GTA on Aug. 17.
The warning said that ECCC meteorologists were tracking storms that were capable of producing strong wind gusts, nickel-sized hail, and heavy rain.
“Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles,” it said.
The City of Mississauga had estimated there may be up to 200 milimetres of rain arriving with the storm.
It advised residents to avoid driving and stay home.
“Heavy rain brings poor visibility. If you must drive, ensure that your full lighting system is turned on,” the post said. “If needed, park and wait until the rain has slowed down.”
Mississauga Fire Chief Deryn Rizzi took to social media to thank firefighters, 911 communications members, city staff, and the incident management team for managing the local flooding in the community.
“Review your plans including travelling in elevators and on roads which can be affected by power outages and water accumulation. Be prepared,” TFS said on X.
“This is having a major impact on passengers. Travellers are encouraged to check with their airlines before leaving for the airport,” the post said.
“A slight lull in showers and thunderstorms is expected overnight before strengthening Sunday with daytime heating intensifying thunderstorms,” the alert said. “This weather pattern typically brings rapidly changing conditions between sunny skies and heavy downpours.”
The storms are expected to taper to isolated showers on Monday morning, ECCC said.