Yellow Watch - Tornado

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce a tornado. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible.

Hazards: Risk of a tornado within the line of thunderstorms Strong wind gusts of 90 to 110 km/h Nickel to ping pong ball sized hail Torrential downpours

When: Continuing into early this evening.

Additional information: A line of thunderstorms across lower Michigan is expected to impact the area this afternoon into this evening.

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Significant damage or destruction to infrastructure, homes and the natural environment is possible.

Tornado watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes.

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 #ONStorm.

For more information: https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.