Severe Thunderstorm Warning – Superior West
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:
- Kakabeka Falls – Whitefish Lake – Arrow Lake
Severe thunderstorm conditions possible – late morning to late afternoon.
Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, damaging hail and torential rain.
A very moist and unstable airmass will trigger thunderstorms over part of the regions this afternoon and evening. The main threats with these storms will be torrential rain, large hail, and localized damaging wind gusts.
Fast moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle away. Rapidly rising rivers and creeks can sweep away bridges, culverts, buildings, and people. Very large hail can damage property, break windows, dent vehicles and cause serious injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Intense lightning is likely with any storm that develops. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Stay away from all windows, skylights and doors. In Canada, lightning kills up to 10 people every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.
Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.
Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required, so stay tuned to your local media or Weatheradio. Email reports of severe weather to storm.ontario@ec.gc.ca or tweet with the hashtag #ONStorm.
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