KAWARTHA LAKES-Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Kawartha Lakes, Balsam Lake Park – Fenelon Falls
Officials say conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.
Severe thunderstorms are possible early this eveining.
Hazards: Wind gusts near 90 km/h and nickel size hail.
Timing: 6 P.M. EDT until 9 P.M. EDT.
Environment Canada says strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:
- Apsley – Woodview – Northern Peterborough County
- Fenelon Falls – Balsam Lake Park – Northern Kawartha Lakes
- Lindsay – Southern Kawartha Lakes
- Peterborough City – Lakefield – Southern Peterborough County
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.
Severe thunderstorms are possible early this evening.
Hazards: Wind gusts near 90 km/h and nickel size hail.
Timing: 7 P.M. EDT until 9 P.M. EDT.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
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