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Weathering The Storm
It's wet. It's windy. It's miserable. But for the most part, the remains of tropical storm Isabel appear to have come in closer to a lamb than a lion. And it appears she'll go out that way, too.
Forecasters now believe the worst of what's left of the former hurricane will hit Toronto around noon, bringing 30-50 millimetres of rain.
And while there's still concerns about flooding, most of the heavier precipitation seems headed for the Niagara Region and up into Oshawa.
In Toronto, it's the wind that could still be a factor. It began blowing between 40-60 kilometres an hour overnight, and could reach as high as 100 kilometres before the day's done. That's caused Environment Canada to issue a wind warning for the G.T.A., and brings the possibility of property damage.
There have been numerous power outages across the city, and crews are working in the hazardous conditions trying to restore the juice. Hydro lines are down in a number of areas, making their jobs more difficult.
The full-blown effects of the storm haven't really been felt here yet. All public schools in the area are open, with the exception of the Halton Public and Catholic Boards, which made the decision to close their doors on Thursday. Students in York are off for a previously scheduled P.A. day.
At Pearson International Airport, it's mostly businesses as usual, with some flights to the U.S. affected by the storm still off limits. Call your airline before heading out.
Overall, the storm will be nasty but survivable. The pelting rain, driven by high winds will be life-affecting, but not life threatening.
http://www.pulse24.com/News/Top_Sto...19-001/page.asp
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