yellow watch - severe thunderstorm - in effect
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
What:
Wind gusts near 90 km/h.
Quarter sized hail.
Heavy rain.
When:
Continuing this afternoon into this evening.
Additional Information:
Scattered thunderstorms have developed and are expected to persist through the day.
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Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility.
Strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles.
Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #QCStorm.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Secure loose objects.
Varoitus voimassa ke klo 20:25 - to klo 7:02