Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto, warning of “strong winds” expected to hit the city on Thursday.
The StatementToronto will experience moderate south winds gusting up 50 km/h this morning according to an advisory issued Thursday morning.
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“Winds will then shift to the southwest and strengthen to up to 90 km/h in the afternoon with the passage of a cold front,” the statement reads.
According to the agency, wind warnings could be issued in some areas as the system approaches.
Environment Canada also said utility outages “are possible.”
Environment Canada says it will reach 15C in Toronto on Thursday.
Toronto Hydro tweeted Thursday warning that strong winds could bring down powerlines.
Tweet: Always treat a downed wire as live and dangerous if you find it. Keep at least 10m from the downed line (the length of a schoolbus) and call 416-542-8000 (press 1).
Matthew Pegg, chief of Toronto Fire Department, also warned against overreacting.
He wrote in a tweet, “Please be cautious and vigilant as your move around the city today.” This strong wind can cause flying debris and damage to power lines.
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