Yellow Warning - Severe Thunderstorm

At 1:16 a.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Location: Near Jims Harbour

Motion: Moving southeast at 60 km/h

Hazards: Wind: strong (up to 90 km/h) Hail: up to quarter size (up to 2.5 cm) Rain: heavy (15 - 50 mm)

Locations in the Path: Jims Harbour McKellar Harbour Neys Provincial Park Johnson Harbour Marathon Happy Harbour Pulpwood Harbour Playter Harbour Picture Rock Harbour Morrison Harbour

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Heavy rain may cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. Large hail may cause significant damage and injury.

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