Photo Courtesy: Colin Williamson
KAWARTHA LAKES-Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Kawartha Lakes.
They say conditions are favourable for the development of strong thunderstorms that are capable of producing significant hail.
Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop in regions to the east of Lake Huron and south of Georgian Bay a little later this morning and spread eastward this afternoon.
Many of the thunderstorms are expected to produce hail, some of which will likely be 1 to 2 centimetres in size. Given the cool temperatures and favourable atmospheric conditions, the hail may be abundant and nearly cover the ground at times. The main concern is damage to tender crops and plants.
Isolated strong wind gusts to 90 km/h are also possible.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
