Strong winds expected in Toronto Friday, Saturday

Toronto is expected to experience several days of strong winds today and tomorrow.

A special weather statement has been issued for much of southern Ontario due to strong winds ahead of a cold front early Saturday morning and into the afternoon.

“A north-south cold front is expected to cross the region eastward on Saturday. The passage of this front could bring strong winds of 70 to 80 km/h,” Environment Canada said Friday morning. , said on the website.

“At this time, the cold front is expected to reach the Toronto area on Saturday morning and the Ottawa area near noon on Saturday,” the Bureau of Meteorology added.

Environment Canada has warned the public about the potential for wind to shut down utilities, throw loose objects, snap tree branches and damage buildings.

Highs are expected to hit 7 degrees Celsius on Friday, but chilly winds in Toronto will make the temperature feel like -7 degrees Celsius. It will also be cloudy today with a chance of showers overnight.

The showers are expected to end Saturday afternoon, with a chance of showers tomorrow evening. However, the weekend is forecast to be sunny.

“By evening (Saturday) it will be cool enough to threaten gusty winds here in the city. Sunday will be bright but seasonally cool. Bill, CP24 meteorologist. Coulter said in a statement that Monday would provide some sunshine with mild weather.

A high of 7 degrees Celsius and a low of -4 degrees is expected on Saturday, while a high of 3 degrees and a low of -2 degrees are expected on Sunday.