KAWARTHA LAKES-Environment Canada has issued a Tornado Warning for our area.
Tornado warning in effect for:
- Fenelon Falls – Balsam Lake Park – Northern Kawartha Lakes
At 11:58 a.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.
Radar indicates a tornado may be moving eastward through the region as well as strong winds associated with a line of thunderstorms. Wind gusts to 110 kilometres an hour are possible and higher winds may be associated with a tornado. The strongest area of thunderstorms is 12 kilometres east of Gravenhurst continuing eastward.
Officials say this is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately.
Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.
Tornado warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing tornadoes.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
