Five things to know for Thursday, October 9

Thursday, October 9, 2014, 7:43 AM - Wondering what you missed overnight or what you can expect for the day ahead?

Here's your weather briefing for Thursday, October 9. 

1. Ontario's nineteenth tornado of the 2014 season confirmed 

Ontario's nineteenth tornado of the 2014 season has been confirmed, Environment Canada announced Wednesday afternoon.

Major winds ripped through the community of Sheffield, Ontario Monday night -- ripping the shingles off roofs, snapping tree branches and downing hydro lines. 

"Environment Canada has investigated reports of damage in this area and concluded that a the damage was indicative of a tornado, with a damage track of about 150 metres wide and 1.5 kilometres long," the agency said in a statement. 

Environment Canada has rated the twister as an EF-1, with wind speeds of about 150 kilometres per hour. 

2. High tide threat continues for parts of the Maritimes 

King Tide continues to affect northwestern parts of Gulf of St. Lawrence and Bay of Fundy region with higher than normal high tides.

"Brisk west and southewesterly winds combined with the higher than normal tides will result in higher than normal levels along parts of the Fundy coastlines," says EC in a special weather statement. "In addition, some areas will see a slightly higher chance of localized flooding due to wave action and some rough surf." 

Brisk winds will continue into Friday with clearing skies as high pressure moves into the area.

As for Newfoundland, a cold front sliding through the province today will bring some light showers under 10 mm with breezy conditions gusting to 50 km/h. 

3. Lake effect showers for parts of Ontario 

Lake effect showers continue Thursday, but will remain north of the GTA.

"Lake-effect rain showers with upper-level low continues for Cottage Country today," says Weather Network meteorologist Brian Dillon. "Less than10 mm of rain is expected for the area." 

Sun and clouds return to southern Ontario Thursday and will continue into Saturday. 

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"A frosty morning is possible in southern Ontario Saturday morning with high pressure moving into the area," adds Dillon.

4. High and dry for parts of the Prairies 

Milder air will push into Alberta today, with even warmer temperatures expected on Friday as a huge Pacific Low arrives into British Columbia. 

"Temperatures in Alberta on Friday will reach into the lower 20s, before cooler temperatures arrive on Saturday/Sunday," says Dillon.

Manitoba and Saskatchewan will be below seasonal today, while remaining dry through Saturday. 

5. Pacific Low to bring heavy rainfall to B.C. coast 

A huge Pacific Low is expected to impact parts of the B.C. Coast beginning Friday.

"Rainfall amounts along the North/Central coast of B.C. will be over 50-100+ mm," says Dillon.

Localized flooding is possible with this system.

Windy conditions will persist through the weekend along the north and central coast. 

The south coast will remain dry until Friday afternoon, but unsettled conditions are expected throughout the holiday weekend.

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