Environment Canada ends tornado, severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the GTA

Thunderstorms wreak havoc in the GTA Parts of Toronto were drenched in rain Sunday afternoon as severe thunderstorms cut through the heat blanketing the city

TORONTO — Environment Canada has ended a tornado and severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern and south central Ontario.

The agency had called the situation, which affected parts of the Greater Toronto Area, dangerous and potentially life-threatening.

Environment Canada had urged residents on Sunday to take cover immediately if threatening weather was observed.

Residents in Toronto, Peel Region and Halton Hills began tweeting video of the storm as it travelled overhead.

Toronto police, as well as Peel Regional police, say they are now responding to reports of downed power lines as a result.

According to Hydro One, power outages are affecting over 30,000 customers across southwestern and south central Ontario.

"Thunderstorms are possible throughout the afternoon before weakening and moving east of the area this evening," Environment Canada said in a news release.

The weather agency recommends going to the lowest room, away from outside walls and windows "if threatening weather approaches."' It notes lightning kills about 10 people every year.

With files from the Canadian Press.