Yellow Warning - Severe Thunderstorm

At 2:12 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Location: Rideau Ferry to 75 km east of Rideau Ferry

Motion: Moving east at 25 km/h

Hazards: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h Rainfall up to 50 mm Tornado possible

Locations in the Path: Perth Rideau Ferry Smiths Falls Jasper Merrickville Spencerville Williamsburg

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Local utility outages are likely. Damage to roofs, fences, soft shelters or trees is likely. Heavy rain may cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility.

Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.