Yellow Warning - Severe Thunderstorm

At 2:43 p.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 Perth.

Motion: Moving northeast at 55 km/h.

Hazards: Up to 90 km/h. Up to quarter sized hail. Locally heavy rainfall with up to 50 mm possible.

Locations in the Path: Perth Rideau Ferry Smiths Falls Franktown Merrickville North Gower

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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. Large hail may cause significant damage and injury.

Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.

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