“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain,” the agency stated.
Meteorologist Chloe Katsademas warned that the incoming system carries significant energy, potentially bringing hail up to six centimeters in diameter and wind gusts up to 100 km/h.
“With the system that's just been through, there is a lot of available moisture in the region, as well as a lot of energy with this system,” Katsademas said.
Following the storms, a special weather statement warned of an impending heat wave starting Friday afternoon.
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“Conditions will be particularly muggy this weekend, especially in regions along and south of the Trans-Canada Highway, with humidex values approaching 45 on Sunday,” according to the weather agency.
