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Tornado Watch Alert: Toronto and Surrounding Areas Brace for Severe Weather

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Stay safe! Tornado watch issued for multiple regions around Toronto with the possibility of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Details inside!

A tornado watch has been issued for several areas surrounding Toronto, with gusty winds and storms expected to hit starting Thursday evening. The temperature rise is set to trigger severe weather conditions, including strong winds and heavy rain. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is on high alert for storms Thursday night. Environment Canada warns of the potential for tornadoes, large hail, and intense rainfall.

In addition to Toronto, parts of Simcoe County, Muskoka, Ottawa Valley, and Quebec are also under tornado watch. Residents are advised to prepare for severe weather and seek shelter if dangerous conditions approach. The Petawawa region in Eastern Ontario faces similar risks with the possibility of severe thunderstorms and accompanying hazards.

The alert extends to southern Ontario and Quebec, highlighting the widespread concern for severe weather. The risks include tornadoes, strong winds reaching up to 110 km/h, and hail up to the size of a toonie. Individuals in the affected regions are urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions.

Did you know? Tornadoes can form rapidly, reaching wind speeds of over 300 mph. The Enhanced Fujita Scale categorizes tornadoes from EF0 to EF5 based on damage intensity. Stay safe during severe weather conditions and heed all official warnings.

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Tornado watch in effect for several areas surrounding Toronto (CTV Toronto)

Toronto will see gusty wind and storms starting Thursday evening as the temperature starts to heat. 01:23. Storms expected Thursday night around the GTA.

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Tornado watch issued for the region (BarrieToday)

Current details: Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are ...

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Tornado watch issued for parts of Simcoe County and Muskoka (CTV Toronto)

Environment Canada says to be prepared for severe weather and take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. “Go indoors to a room on the lowest ...

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Tornado watch issued for Ottawa Valley, parts of Quebec (CTV Edmonton)

"Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes late this afternoon and this evening," said the weather ...

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Petawawa region on tornado watch as Eastern Ontario temperatures ... (Ottawa Citizen)

“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible.”.

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'Be prepared for severe weather': tornado watch issued for Simcoe ... (simcoe.com)

There is a risk of tornadoes, strong winds gusting to 110 km/h and nickel to toonie size hail, they said. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW. Severe ...

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Petawawa / Pembroke region on tornado watch as Eastern Ontario ... (Pembroke Observer)

“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible.”.

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Tornado watches issued for southern Ontario and Quebec Thursday (The Weather Network)

All eyes are on Thursdays severe thunderstorm risk across parts of southern Ontario and western Quebec -- one that includes large hail, damaging winds, ...

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Tornado Watch Issued For Kawartha Lakes And Peterborough (Kawartha 411)

Officials say conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are ...

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'All the conditions are aligned:' Tornado watch in effect for several ... (CTV Toronto)

A tornado watch is in effect for several areas surrounding Toronto. Environment Canada issued the alert Thursday morning, warning of wind gusts with speeds ...

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More than 70 weather advisories in effect; Meteorologists warn of ... (CTV News)

Tornados and severe thunderstorms are possible in highly populated areas across Ontario and Quebec, including the regions around Toronto, Ottawa and ...

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Tornado watch in effect for several areas surrounding Toronto (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Environment Canada issued the alert Thursday morning, warning of wind gusts with speeds of up to 110 km/h. Newmarket, Peterborough, Caledon and Barrie are among ...

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Tornado warning issued for Timmins region, more than 80 weather ... (CTV News)

Tornados and severe thunderstorms are possible in highly populated areas across Ontario and Quebec, including the regions around Toronto, Ottawa and ...

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Tornado watch in effect for Kawarthas region Thursday afternoon ... (kawarthaNOW.com)

By kawarthaNOW. Severe thunderstorms may produce tornadoes, as well as strong winds, large hail, and heavy rain.

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Tornado watch issued for Ottawa Valley, parts of Quebec ... (CTV Edmonton)

In Ottawa, the severe thunderstorm watch was issued just before 4:45 p.m., warning residents of thunderstorms that are expected to develop and track through the ...

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Town of Huntsville issues cancellation notice due to tornado watch ... (Huntsville Doppler)

As a result of a tornado watch warning by Environment Canada today, Thursday, June 13, the Town of Huntsville has issued event cancellations.

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Severe weather alerts, including tornado warnings, in effect across ... (CTV Edmonton)

Severe weather moving across eastern Ontario has triggered several alerts, including some tornado warnings.

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Tornado warning ends in eastern Ontario | CBC News (CBC.ca)

The tornado warning Environment Canada issued for parts of Central Frontenac and western Lanark county, about 100 kilometres southwest of Ottawa, has ended.

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