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Severe weather alerts issued in Toronto were lifted by the afternoon on Tuesday, but severe thunderstorm watches remain throughout the GTA and eastern Ontario as a storm capable of producing torrential rains, hail, and strong winds passes through Ontario.

Around 4 p.m., severe thunderstorm watches remained in place for Bancroft-Bon Echo Park, Belleville, Brockville, Ottawa, Cornwall, Dunnville, Kingston, Niagara Prescott and Russel, Smith Falls-Lanark-Sharbot Lake, and Stirling-Tweed-South Frontenac. Special weather statements remain in effect for Peterborough, Haliburton, and Barrie.

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Though exempt from the severe thunderstorm watch, the Toronto forecast was still calling for showers and thunderstorms into Tuesday evening.

Environment Canada forecasts say Tuesday’s thunderstorms may produce 20mm to 40mm of rainfall in a relatively short period of time as a cold front moves across Ontario from Lake Eerie.