[URBAN NOTE] "Toronto under severe thunderstorm watch"

[rfmcdonald]

CBC reports. I hope for a nice strong rain, myself.

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Toronto.

The watch, in effect as of 6:16 p.m. ET, said current weather conditions could produce severe thunderstorms. These storms may be capable of producing winds gusts of up to 90 kilometres per hour. It said small hail and weak funnel clouds are also possible.

According to Emergency Management Ontario, Toronto residents are urged to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.