Yellow Warning - Severe Thunderstorm

At 5:35 p.m. EDT, a line of severe thunderstorms is located from Barron River Provincial Park to Fort William then to Jim Lake. These severe thunderstorms are moving east at 45 km/h. Strong wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain are possible.

Locations and nearby areas that could be impacted include: Petawawa, Chichester, Chapeau, Pembroke, Waltham, Fort-Coulonge

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Driving conditions will likely be difficult. Heavy rain may cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.