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Month: June, 2008

Heat + Moisture + Sun = Thunderstorms

23 June, 2008 (22:10) | Summer is finally here - humidex, t-storms and sunshine | No comments

Another exciting day for weather enthusiasts here in Southern Ontario. Thunderstorm watches were issued right before lunchtime all over Southern Ontario in anticipation of more thunderstorms in the region.
The first round hit north of the city around lunchtime in Markham and Richmond Hill area. Heavy rain and hail pounded the area. Then […]

A pluvial and gloomy week in Southern Ontario

22 June, 2008 (17:55) | Summer is finally here - humidex, t-storms and sunshine | No comments

A stubborn low pressure system centred in Northern Ontario has created a moist and unstable airmass in the Great Lakes region. The reason for the prolong period of moist and cloudy day is because the low pressure system is not being propelled by the continental jet stream. As a result, it has relatively […]

Spectacular June Thunderstorm - Highest rainfall rate and 12-hour rainfall

15 June, 2008 (22:30) | Summer is finally here - humidex, t-storms and sunshine | 1 comment

What an amazing day! With unstable airmass induced by a moisture-laden atmosphere and lake breezes, the Greater Toronto Area was pounded by impressive thunderstorms today. Thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued for most of Southern Ontario and Toronto is one of the worst hit area. Toronto Pearson International Airport recorded a wind […]

My perfect summer day: Heat, Humidity and T-storm

9 June, 2008 (20:02) | Summer is finally here - humidex, t-storms and sunshine | No comments

It’s been a while since I updated my blog. It’s summer by the way and I’m enjoying every bit of it. Furthermore, major updates in our major site, www.TorontoForecast.com, on Canada Day but more on that in another blog.
In the last four days, Southern Ontario has been suffering from an extended period of heat and […]