KAWARTHA LAKES-At 3:38 P.M. Edt, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.
Take cover immediately, if threatening weather Approaches. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. 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. Lightning kills and injures canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: Large hail, damaging winds, or torrential rainfall.
Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather Approaches.
Warning issued for:
- Balsam Lake Park
- Fenelon Falls
- Lagoon City
- Northern Kawartha Lakes
- Orillia
- Washago
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