Toronto

Severe thunderstorm warning lifts for parts of the GTA

Environment Canada has lifted a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Greater Toronto Area after warning toonie-sized hail was possible. 

Environment Canada put parts of the region under the warning earlier on Saturday

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The federal weather agency said it was tracking a cluster of severe thunderstorms located near Georgina, Ont., moving northeast at 40 km/hr. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)

Environment Canada has lifted a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Greater Toronto Area after warning toonie-sized hail was possible. 

The federal weather agency said it was tracking a cluster of severe thunderstorms located near Georgina, Ont., moving northeast at 40 km/hr. 

Strong winds and heavy rain were also possible, the warning said. 

People were advised to take cover immediately if a thunderstorm approached. Those who were outside were cautioned to protect themselves from flying debris and hail, Environment Canada said.