KAWARTHA LAKES-Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for our area.
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
Officials say conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail with wind gusts of 90 to 100 km/h, isolated hail up to nickel size.
A tornado is possible this afternoon and early this evening according to Environment Canada.
The thunderstorms are expected to progress northeastward through this afternoon. The main hazard will be strong wind gusts, though hail up to nickel size is possible with the strongest storms. A tornado cannot be ruled out, especially over eastern Ontario.
Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
