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Line of severe thunderstorms crosses through Toronto

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A line of severe thunderstorms crossed through Toronto on Monday afternoon.

Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning just before 5 p.m.

The weather agency said the line of severe thunderstorms are moving southeast at 20 km/h from Scarborough to Pickering.

If threatening weather approaches, Emergency Management Ontario recommends immediately taking cover.

The national agency said heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Strong wind gusts can also toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when large hail, damaging winds or torrential rainfall is forecast.

A day earlier, a severe thunderstorm warning capable of producing nickel-sized hail and heavy rain was also issued for Toronto. 

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