Yellow Watch - Severe Thunderstorm

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

What: Wind gusts near 100 km/h. Heavy rain, possibly exceeding 30 mm. Up to ping pong ball sized hail.

When: Continuing into this evening.

Additional information: Thunderstorms may develop over the area. Strong wind gusts are the main threat, however, large hail and heavy rain can not be ruled out.

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Local utility outages are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible. There is a risk of injury.

Strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles. Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.

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.