Tornado watch in effect for several areas surrounding Toronto

A tornado watch is in effect for several areas surrounding Toronto.

A tornado watch is in effect for several areas surrounding Toronto.

Environment Canada issued the alert Thursday morning, warning of wind gusts with speeds of up to 110 km/h. Newmarket, Peterborough, Caledon and Barrie are among the areas affected by the Tornado watch.

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