A stormy end to the long weekend possible in southern Ontario
Most of the long weekend brought spectacular weather to southern Ontario, but it could end with Mother Nature's own fireworks as the risk of thunderstorms returns to the region.
After a tranquil start to the long weekend in southern Ontario, conditions are turning for its conclusion Monday. The threat of severe weather returns, with the potential for potent storms in parts of the region as a system continues to move through the suppertime hour into the evening. Winds will also be gusty. Timing on Monday's storm threat and areas at risk, below.
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Monday: Long weekend finishes with storms in southern Ontario
Forecasters are watching for developing thunderstorms in portions of southern Ontario Monday, potentially severe in areas along Lake Huron, Georgian Bay, and southwestern sections.
Tornado warnings lit up parts of Michigan on Monday afternoon while a cold front continued across the Great Lakes. For this side of the border storms are sweeping across southern Ontario and will roll off the shores of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Strong wind gusts are the primary threat, along with heavy rain and small hail. Residents living in Windsor, London, Goderich and Owen Sound, in particular, should exercise caution and monitor weather alerts.
The storms may reach the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) by the evening hours, however, losing some of their energy with the loss of sunlight and remaining non-severe in nature.
As well, southwesterly wind gusts will be strong. They will likely peak in the late afternoon and early evening hours ahead of the cold front. Gusts will reach 40-60+km/h. Winds will then ease through the overnight and shift to the northwest.
Temperatures will remain comfortable for Tuesday, near or even slightly below seasonal, but humidity soars by mid-week. The threat for non-severe storms will linger in southeastern Ontario on Tuesday.
For the full Ontario forecast, watch the video above.
Thumbnail courtesy of M Z, taken in Embro, Ont.