Tornado

2024 - 5 - 22

Tornado Madness Hits Ontario: Severe Weather Alerts and Warnings

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Discover the latest tornado warnings and thunderstorm risks in Ontario, including hail the size of toonies, as wild weather events unfold.

Ontario is facing a frenzy of weather chaos as tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm alerts sweep through the region. Environment Canada has issued warnings for Simcoe County, Muskoka, and parts of the Greater Toronto Area, with winds reaching over 100km/h. The threat of 'Toonie-sized hail' and potential tornado touchdowns has put residents on high alert. Peterborough and Kawartha are also at risk, with forecasts predicting wind gusts of up to 100 km/h. Canadians are bracing for a mixed bag of weather with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and even snow in select areas across the country.

The tornado havoc isn't limited to Ontario. Iowa is reeling from a recent tornado that slammed the state, sparking ongoing search and rescue operations. Drone footage capturing the destructive force of tornadoes in action has gripped viewers worldwide, showcasing the power of nature. Despite the devastation, no injuries were reported in the wake of the tornado's rampage.

As Ontario battles the elements, Environment Canada issues 'potentially life-threatening' alerts for regions like Fenelon Falls, Balsam Lake Park, and northern Kawartha Lakes. These warnings emphasize the imminent danger posed by severe thunderstorms and possible tornado activity. The intensity and unpredictability of these weather events serve as a reminder of nature's unstoppable force.

In the midst of the chaos, Environment Canada lifts tornado warnings in some Ontario regions while maintaining vigilance over powerful thunderstorms. The ever-changing weather patterns highlight the need for constant monitoring and preparedness in the face of natural disasters. Residents are urged to stay informed and seek shelter when necessary to stay safe amidst the turbulent weather conditions.

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Tornado warning in effect with winds topping 100km/h: Here's where ... (CTV Toronto)

Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Simcoe County and Muskoka, noting conditions are favourable for the wicked weather to begin in the ...

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Toronto weather: 'Toonie-sized hail,' tornado risk in parts of Ontario (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Tornado warnings were briefly issued for a number of areas north of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Wednesday as a band of severe thunderstorms moved east ...

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Risk of severe thunderstorms, tornado for Peterborough, Kawartha ... (Globalnews.ca)

The weather agency says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms with potential wind gusts of up to 100 km/h, ...

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Authorities still conducting search, rescue after tornado slams Iowa ... (Lethbridge News Now)

GREENFIELD, Iowa (AP) - Authorities in Iowa were continuing search and rescue efforts Wednesday, a day after a...

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Thunderstorms with tornado risk in some areas in Ontario, snow ... (CTV News)

Canadians can expect a mixed bag of weather, with forecasts warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and snow in some areas across western Canada.

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'DANGEROUS': Environment Canada issues Tornado Warning for ... (Muskoka Region News)

Environment Canada meteorologists say they are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. โ€œDamaging winds, large hail and locally ...

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Approaching thunderstorms bring risk of tornadoes: Environment ... (BarrieToday)

Current details: Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy ...

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'Potentially life-threatening situation': Tornado warning issued for ... (ThePeterboroughExaminer.com)

Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for Fenelon Falls, Balsam Lake Park as well as for northern Kawartha Lakes Wednesday, May 22.

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A tornado knocked down powerlines and devastated homes in Story ... (Ames Tribune)

Story County Emergency Management confirmed a tornado touched down near Nevada Tuesday, distributing a wave of damage. No injuries have been reported.

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Watch: Drone video shows destructive tornado topple wind turbines ... (desmoinesregister.com)

Drone video footage from Reed Timmer, a storm chaser and meteorologist, captured an Iowa tornado bringing a wind turbine to the ground.

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UPDATE: Environment Canada ends tornado warning for ... (Toronto.com)

Parts of Ontario are under a tornado warning Wednesday. Environment Canada meteorologists say they are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing ...

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Tornado warnings lifted, thunderstorm warnings issued west of ... (CBC.ca)

Environment Canada has lifted tornado warnings for the Deep River, Ont., region as it continues to track powerful thunderstorms capable of producing severe ...

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Tornado warning issued in southern Ontario with severe storms on ... (The Weather Network)

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado has been detected in southern Ontario. Residents in the affected regions should be in their shelters.

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Tornado Warning Issued For Fenelon Falls And Northern Kawartha ... (Kawartha 411)

KAWARTHA LAKES-Environment Canada says at 1:58 P.M. meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado.

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Reynolds tours 'gut wrenching' Greenfield tornado damage, will ... (Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds toured damage from Tuesday's tornado in Greenfield and spoke about recovery efforts.

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Toronto weather: 'Toonie-sized hail,' tornado risk in parts of Ontario (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Tornado warnings were briefly issued for a number of areas north of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Wednesday as a band of severe thunderstorms moved east ...

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Severe storm with strong winds, hail and torrential rain hit the region (CTV Toronto)

Severe storms rolled into central Ontario on Wednesday, with Environment Canada warning about 120 kilometres per hour winds that had the potential to ...

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5 dead and at least 35 hurt in Iowa tornado: officials (CTV News)

Five people died and at least 35 were hurt as powerful tornadoes ripped through Iowa Tuesday, with one carving a path of destruction through the town of ...

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Tornado warning issued for Newmarket, northern York Region (NewmarketToday.ca)

Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado.

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Tornadoes leave 5 dead, at least 35 injured in Iowa | CBC News (CBC.ca)

Five people died and at least 35 were hurt as powerful tornadoes ripped through Iowa Tuesday, with one carving a path of destruction through the town of ...

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UPDATE: Tornado warning ends, severe storm warning still in effect (Innisfil Today)

Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing very strong wind gusts and up to toonie size hail.

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UPDATE: Environment Canada ends tornado warning for ... (Muskoka Region News)

Editor's Note: The tornado warning for Bracebridge and Gravenhurst as well as Orillia, Lagoon City and Washago has ended.

FLASH: Tornado warning issued for parts of southern Ontario ... (Crisis24)

Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for parts of Angus, Georgina, Innisfil, Newmarket, New Tecumseth, and Northern York Region in southern ...

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Fatalities, injuries confirmed following Greenfield tornado (Iowa Department of Public Safety)

ADAIR COUNTY, Iowa - Joint Unified Command is saddened to announce that four fatalities and at least 35 injuries were the result of the tornado on May 21, ...

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Tornado warnings briefly issued north of GTA as thunderstorms ... (CTV Toronto)

Severe thunderstorms moved through southern Ontario Wednesday, prompting several weather advisories, including tornado warnings, issued throughout the day.

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PHOTOS: Downed trees and huge hail as tornado-warned storms hit ... (Yahoo)

Severe thunderstorms target parts of southern Ontario and Quebec Wednesday, with reports of heavy rain, damaging winds, and large hail picking up through ...

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PHOTOS: Downed trees and huge hail with tornado-warned storms ... (The Weather Network)

Severe thunderstorms swept through parts of southern Ontario and Quebec Wednesday, with reports of heavy rain, damaging winds, and large hail through the ...

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At least 4 people have died and 35 are injured in a tornado that ... (NPR)

Iowa's Department of Public Safety says there could be many more people injured. Other severe weather events, such as floods and snowstorms, are expected in ...

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Tornado watch in Ontario 'surreal': residents (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Witnessing a potential tornado was โ€œsurrealโ€ for residents who caught a glimpse of the damaging storm in southern Ontario on Wednesday night.

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Potential tornado 'surreal' for residents who witnessed damaging ... (CTV Toronto)

Potential tornado 'surreal' for residents who witnessed damaging storm in southern Ontario · WATCH: Potential tornado touches down in Alliston · Storms sweep ...

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Toronto weather: 'Toonie-sized hail,' tornado risk in parts of Ontario (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Severe thunderstorms moved through southern Ontario Wednesday, prompting several weather advisories, including tornado warnings, issued throughout the day.

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Story County tornado was more than 1000 yards wide, first touched ... (Ames Tribune)

Two individuals have sustained non-life-threatening injuries from tornado classified as EF2 by National Weather Service.

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Deadly Greenfield tornado damaged, destroyed at least 153 homes ... (desmoinesregister.com)

A meteorologist said the tornado took a 1-mile-long path across Greenfield, taking only a minute to destroy a large part of the town.

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Iowa sheriff's sergeant rides out tornado in ... (WOWT)

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