Southern Ontario can anticipate 5-15 mm of rainfall, with the potential for higher localized amounts in areas impacted by thunderstorms.
In addition, wind gusts of 30-50 km/h are expected from late morning through early evening, with locally stronger gusts possible (up to 80 km/h) during thunderstorms.
WATCH: Potent storm energy threatens severe weather in southern Ontario on Thursday
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A reminder: water-laden roads and reduced visibility could create challenging travel conditions.
Rainfall levels this June have already approached or surpassed monthly normals in several regions, including Toronto, Hamilton, and Wiarton, making this another active month for southern Ontario.
Toronto has picked up 80 mm so far, and the monthly normal average is 81 mm. In Hamilton, 103 mm has fallen so far, and the June normal is 78 mm.
Rising heat and humidity next week
After rain on Thursday, southern Ontario will see partly to mostly sunny skies this weekend, with a low chance of an isolated shower. Highs will reach the mid-20s on Saturday and the mid- to upper-20s by Sunday.
