Severe thunderstorm watch

2022 - 6 - 16

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Tornado watch in effect for Hastings County with severe ... (kawarthaNOW.com)

By kawarthaNOW. For all areas, wind gusts of 90 to 110 km/h are possible afternoon into early evening along with nickel to ping pong ball sized hail.

A tornado is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. - As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris. - Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet.

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued Thursday for Greater Toronto Area (Globalnews.ca)

The advisory, issued at 11:27 a.m., said conditions are "favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind ...

“Some of these storms were rotating and prompted tornado warnings east of the GTA. Survey crews will be out tomorrow to investigate if any tornadoes occurred.” Farnell said the temperature will “quickly cool this evening as the humidity breaks.” Global News’ Chief Meteorologist Anthony Farnell said it was an “active day of weather” on Thursday as “hot and humid conditions collided with a cold front and produced several thunderstorms.”

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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Greater Toronto Area (CTV Toronto)

A severe thunderstorm watch is now in effect for the Greater Toronto Area, while some parts of Ontario are under tornado watches.

Their departure means approximately 5,400 people will be without a family doctor, on top of the thousands in Prince Edward Island who are already without primary medical care. 1 hr ago 1 hr ago Police responded to reports of gunshots the area of Belmont Avenue West and Karn Street in Kitchener Thursday morning. 1 hr ago 1 hr ago 1 hr ago But for those who rent their homes, a rise in inflation is also likely to send rent prices shooting up over the months to come, experts say. 1 hr ago Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has presented a multi-pronged 'affordability plan' outlining how the government intends to address inflation, based on pre-existing commitments. Toronto Hydro said its crews were responding to five power outages across the city affecting around 850 customers. Some pooling and temporary power outages were also reported in the wake of intense storms, but no serious damage has been reported.

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Niagara under severe thunderstorm watch (StCatharinesStandard.ca)

Forecast warns of 90-110 km/h wind gusts, nickel to ping pong sized hail.

The risk for severe thunderstorms should diminish by late afternoon. The weather service notes we can expect wind gusts of 90-110 km/h and hail as big as a nickel or even a ping pong ball. The storms are expected to develop early Thursday afternoon, with the potential for quick intensification as they progress eastward.

UPDATE: Tornado warning, severe thunderstorm warning in effect (Gananoque Reporter)

Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for much of the Hastings County and Bon Echo areas and a severe thunderstorm warning for the…

Hydro One estimated crews would restore service by 6 p.m., but such estimates are subject to change. Unfortunately at this point it’s not enough to confirm that it was in fact a tornado.” Article content The northern tornado watch ended around 5 p.m. Article content Article content

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Montreal under severe thunderstorm warning from Environment ... (Globalnews.ca)

Environment Canada issued the alert late Thursday afternoon to say meteorologists are "tracking a very dangerous thunderstorm" that could include ...

“This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation,” the warning reads. In its message, Quebec’s Public Security Ministry advises to “take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.” Vehicles can also be blown off the road.

Montrealers head indoors as parts of the city pounded by heavy rain ... (Montreal Gazette)

A series of severe thunderstorms was rolling through southern Quebec Thursday, with Environment Canada warning of strong winds, hail and heavy rain.

- A tornado is deceptive. In 2017, two homes were destroyed in Ste-Anne-du-Lac. The next year, homes, vehicles and trees were destroyed in Gatineau. Tornadoes of any category can cause severe damage. “Hail is formed when updrafts in thunderclouds carry raindrops upward into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere, where they freeze and merge into lumps of ice,” Environment Canada says. “Take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. Part of the métro’s Blue Line was closed because of water infiltration. Article content

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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Northumberland County (ThePeterboroughExaminer.com)

“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail,” reads the Environment ...

Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. 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. While a tornado or two cannot be completely ruled out, damaging winds and hail will be the primary threats,” states Environment Canada. “Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.

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Severe thunderstorm watch means 'large hail' and 'strong winds ... (Toronto Star)

Environment Canada noted, "Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large ...

Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. "Thunderstorms are expected to develop early this afternoon with the potential for quick intensification as they progress eastward. "Large hail can damage property and cause injury.

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Niagara Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Heat Warning (101.1 More FM)

Weather office says area could see strong wind gusts and hail this afternoon, along with high humidity.

A heat warning also remains in effect for the area, with daytime high temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius expected and humidex values around 40. Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms this afternoon, with the potential for quick intensification as they progress eastward. The risk for severe thunderstorms should diminish late this afternoon.

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Tornado watches issued for Ottawa-Gatineau area | CBC News (CBC.ca)

Environment Canada says conditions could create severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes this afternoon in western Quebec and most of eastern ...

The tornado watches come less than a month after a weak tornado in the Casselman, Ont., area and a devastating derecho windstorm that knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers in the region and killed at least 10 people across Ontario and Quebec. Watches are issued when Environment Canada determines conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms strong enough to include a tornado. Tornado watches cover most of eastern Ontario — except for the Belleville, Brockville, Cornwall, Deep River and Kingston areas — and all of western Quebec.

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Severe thunderstorm watch ends in Hamilton, but heat warning still ... (CBC.ca)

Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Hamilton, saying the city could see winds of up to 110 km/h and large hail. The watch is over, ...

The city says signs of heat exhaustion include "heavy sweating, weakness, cold, pale and clammy skin; weak pulse, fainting and vomiting. There is still heat warning in effect though. During a heat warning, the city opens up sites where people can cool down.

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Update: Tornado warning ended — Severe thunderstorms in ... (Kingstonist)

(Kingston, Ontario) All severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings for KFL&A region have now ended, according to Environment Canada.

To the east, a severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for the Brockville—Leeds and Grenville areas, as well. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.” That watch is in effect more specifically for the Stirling, Tweed, Madoc, Tamworth, Sydenham, and South Frontenac areas. The activity is forecast to begin this afternoon and run into the early evening. The activity is forecast to begin this afternoon and run into the early evening. “Thunderstorms are expected to develop early this afternoon with the potential for quick intensification as they progress eastward. Currently, Instant Weather is reporting tornado potential for the Kingston, Napanee, and Frontenac County areas. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. The Tornado warnings issued for the Kingston and South Frontenac areas have now ended. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.” Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible,” the national weather agency said in the warning. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.”

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Severe thunderstorm watch in GTA today, tornados possible in parts ... (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Parts of the Greater Toronto Area are seeing ping pong ball-sized hail amid a severe thunderstorm watch, while other areas in Ontario are under tornado ...

If you see a pet in distress due to the heat, please call 311,” the agency said. A reminder to NEVER leave your pet in a parked car. Leaving your pet in a hot car for even a short time can be dangerous, even with windows cracked & in the shade. Some pooling and temporary power outages were also reported in the wake of intense storms, but no serious damage has been reported. Toronto Hydro said its crews were responding to five power outages across the city affecting around 850 customers. A high of 30 C is expected in the city today, with a humidex of 37.

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Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Ottawa (CityNews Ottawa)

"Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes," the Environment Canada advisory stated. "Strong winds, ...

Hydro Ottawa said its crews are ready for the weather event, adding crews are on standby and ready to respond. "We already started to see the storms popping when the watch was issued," she said. "Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible."

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Severe thunderstorm watch lifted for Peterborough and the Kawarthas (ThePeterboroughExaminer.com)

A severe thunderstorm warning issued earlier Thursday afternoon for Peterborough city and southern Peterborough County was lifted at 3:19 p.m. by ...

The risk for severe thunderstorms should diminish by late afternoon, says the weather agency. “This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.” What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning? Severe thunderstorm warnings were also issued for Northumberland County and Hastings County while a tornado watch was also in place for Bancroft, Hastings Highlands, Bon Echo Park, Kaladar, Denbigh and Bannockburn. A tornado warning was issued at 3:05 p.m. for Northumberland County with a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado tracked about six kilometres south of Roseneath, moving east at 50 km/h, but the tornado warning was lifted by 3:21 p.m. A severe thunderstorm warning issued earlier Thursday afternoon for Peterborough city and southern Peterborough County was lifted at 3:19 p.m. by Environment Canada.

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UPDATE: Tornado warning, severe thunderstorm warnings ended ... (northumberlandnews.com)

UPDATE: The Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings have ended for the Northumberland-Quinte areas, says Environment Canada.

Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. While a tornado or two cannot be completely ruled out, damaging winds and hail will be the primary threats,” states Environment Canada. “Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. UPDATE: The Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings have ended for the Northumberland-Quinte areas, says Environment Canada.

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Tornado watch, severe thunderstorm warnings in southern Quebec (CTV Montreal)

The hot and humid weather Montreal has been experiencing this week is ripe for some severe thunderstorms on Thursday, Environment Canada says, warning that ...

Police responded to reports of gunshots the area of Belmont Avenue West and Karn Street in Kitchener Thursday morning. But for those who rent their homes, a rise in inflation is also likely to send rent prices shooting up over the months to come, experts say. Their departure means approximately 5,400 people will be without a family doctor, on top of the thousands in Prince Edward Island who are already without primary medical care. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has presented a multi-pronged 'affordability plan' outlining how the government intends to address inflation, based on pre-existing commitments. It's one of two shootings reported in the city in the space of a few hours Edmonton has lost its bid to host the World Cup in 2026 as FIFA announced Toronto and Vancouver as the lone Canadian cities for the tournament. The body of a Shopify executive who went missing seven months ago has been recovered. One man is in hospital following a collision between a cyclist and a van in Regina on Wednesday afternoon. It was a close call for the pilot of a float plane in northern Ontario on Wednesday night after the aircraft crashed into a lake flipping upside-down, police say. A soaring inflation rate is forcing Canadians to contend with a climbing cost of living, as the prices of groceries and gas are on a steady incline. The body of a Shopify executive who went missing seven months ago has been recovered. The Ministry of Transporation had to close Highway 15 and the Highway 40 East exit due to flooding and in Montrea, metro service was temporarily disrupted due to "water infiltration."

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Severe thunderstorm watch in GTA today, tornados possible in parts ... (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Parts of the Greater Toronto Area are seeing ping pong ball-sized hail amid a severe thunderstorm watch, while other areas in Ontario are under tornado ...

If you see a pet in distress due to the heat, please call 311,” the agency said. A reminder to NEVER leave your pet in a parked car. Leaving your pet in a hot car for even a short time can be dangerous, even with windows cracked & in the shade. Some pooling and temporary power outages were also reported in the wake of intense storms, but no serious damage has been reported. Toronto Hydro said its crews were responding to five power outages across the city affecting around 850 customers. A high of 30 C is expected in the city today, with a humidex of 37.

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Durham (durhamradionews.com)

The weather agency says thunderstorms could produce strong wind gusts and large hail. They say we could see gusts of 90 to 110 km/h and nickel to ping pong ...

Large hail can damage property and cause injury while strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. The statement also says tornadoes are possible, but the winds and hail are more likely. The weather agency says thunderstorms could produce strong wind gusts and large hail.

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued Thursday for Hamilton, Niagara ... (Globalnews.ca)

Environment Canada issued a thunderstorm advisory just before noon Thursday for Hamilton and the Niagara region as weather conditions favoured strong wind ...

Sunshine is expected for most of the weekend with highs of around 19 C. The low on Thursday should be around 17 C, while the high Friday is expected to reach 25 C with a humidex of 29 C. He says the good news is the region will return to more seasonable weather on Friday.

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Montreal Is Under A Severe Thunderstorm Warning & Other Quebec ... (MTL Blog)

Montreal weather this summer is certainly delivering some rainy days, and the forecast just got a whole lot messier as the city is currently under a severe ...

There's currently a risk of a thunderstorm on Friday, and a forecast of "cloudy with showers" is set for Saturday, June 18. "This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation," EC stated. Montreal weather this summer is certainly delivering some rainy days, and the forecast just got a whole lot messier as the city is currently under a severe weather warning following an Environment Canada emergency alert.

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Niagara under severe thunderstorm watch (StCatharinesStandard.ca)

Forecast warns of 90-110 km/h wind gusts, nickel to ping pong sized hail.

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Niagara under severe thunderstorm watch (WellandTribune.ca)

Forecast warns of 90-110 km/h wind gusts, nickel to ping pong sized hail.

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