Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued:Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Hazards: Strong winds gusting up to 90 km/h Torrential downpours with 50 mm falling within an hour Nickel to toonie-sized hail Timing: Late this morning through this evening.
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. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Water-related activities may be unsafe due to violent and sudden gusts of wind over bodies of water. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. 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, and torrential rainfall.
Tonight | Mainly cloudy. 70 percent chance of showers early this evening then 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this evening. Wind becoming northwest 20 before morning. Low 15. |
Thu, 25 Jul | Mainly cloudy. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 22. Humidex 27. UV index 6 or high. |
Night | Partly cloudy. Clearing near midnight. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light in the evening. Low 12. |
Fri, 26 Jul | Sunny. High 26. |
Night | Clear. Low 11. |
Sat, 27 Jul | Sunny. High 28. |
Night | Clear. Low 13. |
Sun, 28 Jul | Sunny. High 29. |
Night | Clear. Low 16. |
Mon, 29 Jul | A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 29. |
Night | Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 19. |