Rising warmth renews the risk of severe thunderstorms in Ontario – The Weather Network

After severe thunderstorms sparked tornado warnings in the northwest on Tuesday, the threat for stormy weather will slide into southern areas on Wednesday.

Temperatures will soar into mid-summer like values again on Wednesday, and a passing cold front will be the trigger needed for thunderstorms to develop. Some areas in different parts of the province will be of particular focus for severe storm potential.

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Be sure to stay up-to-date on all of the weather alerts in your area, especially with the growing thunderstorm chances as we inch even closer to the official start of summer this month.

Wednesday: Severe thunderstorm threat builds

The risk stretches across northeastern Ontario on Wednesday afternoon, with areas in the southwest more likely to see the chance for storms to bubble up during the late afternoon and evening.

Across central Ontario, and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the risk for storms will develop by the late evening and overnight hours.

Large hail, possibly up to toonie-sized, is expected through the areas with the severe risk.