Orange Watch - Tornado

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

What: Wind gusts of 90 to 110 km/h Hail up to tennis ball size Torrential downpours with 50 to 100 mm rainfall Tornadoes are possible

When: This afternoon and evening.

Additional information: Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon or this evening. Wind and hail are the main threats, however tornadoes are possible. There is also a risk of local rainfall of 50 to 100 mm if multiple storms move over the same area.

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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 X using #ONStorm.

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