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How to See the Silver Lining in Severe Thunderstorm Warnings! ⛈️🌈

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Thunderstorms may be roaring in Canada, but we're here to help you find the bright side—along with some weather safety tips!

When it rains, it pours—literally! A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for several lovely locales in Peterborough County, including Apsley, Woodview, and of course, the picturesque Petroglyphs Provincial Park. Residents should keep an eye on the skies, as things are about to get a little stormy in this neck of the woods. And if you live in Ottawa, it’s time to batten down the hatches! Thunder and lightning are gearing up for an exciting showdown, promising wind gusts that might just blow the hat off your head!

The buzz in the air isn’t just the sound of rain beating down; it’s the thrill of Mother Nature flexing her muscles. Environment Canada has stepped in with its severe thunderstorm watch—upgraded to a full-blown warning. This alert signals that thunderstorms are brewing, ready to unleash their power in the form of heavy rainfall, hail the size of nickels, and winds strong enough to make it look like your barbeque is trying to escape! Make sure to find a cozy spot indoors and maybe even catch up on some reading while the storm rages outside.

As if that weren’t enough excitement, the Ottawa Valley is not safe from the tumultuous tempest, with advisories that could make even the toughest weather enthusiast pause. A tornado warning was also briefly issued for Prescott-Russell, serving as a reminder that while storms can be entertaining (in a dramatic way, of course), safety should always come first. So, hold onto your umbrellas, folks, because it looks like a wild week ahead with some serious weather action on the horizon!

But amidst all the thunderous turmoil, it's important to remember that thunderstorms are just part of life in Canada. They play a vital role in maintaining our ecosystem, replenishing flora and fauna, and even supporting local agriculture with necessary moisture. And while storms can be disruptive, they also bring fresh air and often a beautiful rainbow after the skies clear. Just remember to stay safe, keep an eye on the latest alerts, and enjoy the show from a comfortable distance!

Did you know? Canada experiences over 100,000 thunderstorms each year, making it one of the thunderstorm hotspots on the globe! The chaotic dance of storm clouds plays an essential part in renewing our water systems. And as they rumble and roar, they remind us of nature's powerful artistry—creating weeping skies that surprise us with every flash of lightning.

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Peterborough County (ThePeterboroughExaminer.com)

Impacted communities include Apsley, Woodview, northern Peterborough County and Petroglyphs Provincial Park.

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Ottawa, eastern Ontario could see severe thunderstorms, heavy rain ... (CTV Edmonton)

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Ottawa. A tornado warning was briefly issued for Prescott-Russell, but was lifted just before 2 p.m..

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Parts of Ottawa Valley placed under severe thunderstorm warning (Ottawa Valley News)

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing large hail, damaging winds or ...

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Extreme weather in Ottawa with flash flooding, severe thunderstorm ... (CityNews Ottawa)

The nation's capital and the surrounding area could see strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain on Wednesday.

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Tornado warning issued for Grenville, Que., area | CBC News (CBC.ca)

Some of Wednesday afternoon's severe thunderstorms are possibly producing a tornado east of Ottawa, according to Environment Canada.

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Severe storm warnings issued for Ottawa and valley (Ottawa Citizen)

Environment Canada has upgraded its forecast from a severe thunderstorm watch to a warning, as a storm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, ...

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Severe thunderstorm warning in effect, 'risks of a tornado towards ... (mybancroftnow.com)

According to Environment Canada conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, ...

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Severe thunderstorm watch: Ontario and Quebec could see nickel ... (Globalnews.ca)

A heavyweight thunderstorm is headed for Ontario and Quebec over the coming hours which has prompted Environment Canada to issue alerts for a good portion ...

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Parts of Summit, Portage counties under severe thunderstorm ... (Akron Beacon Journal)

Parts of Summit, Portage and Geauga counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch – Wednesday, July 24 (Current Students - Carleton University)

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, torrential rain and hail. There is ...

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Ottawa, eastern Ontario could see severe thunderstorms, heavy rain ... (CTV Edmonton)

A series of weather watches are in effect across Ottawa and eastern Ontario, as severe storms move through the area. A severe thunderstorm warning is in ...

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Montreal weather updates: Tornado warning issued for Lachute (Montreal Gazette)

Environment Canada meteorologists issued a tornado warning for the Lachute area at 1:45 p.m.. They are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly ...

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Montreal; Lachute tornado ... (CTV Montreal)

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of southwestern Quebec, including the Montreal area.

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Montreal (CTV Montreal)

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for much of southwestern Quebec, including the Montreal area.

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Peterborough County no longer under a severe thunderstorm warning (ThePeterboroughExaminer.com)

Peterborough County no longer under a severe thunderstorm warning. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing large hail, damaging winds or torrential rainfall ...

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Severe thunderstorm warning ended for Montreal and southwestern ... (CTV Montreal)

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) had issued a severe thunderstorm warning for much of southwestern Quebec, including the Montreal area.

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Thunderstorm warning ends in Hamilton after heavy rainfall | CBC ... (CBC.ca)

Environment Canada advised people to stay indoors, and warned the heavy downpour may cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

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TORNADO WARNING for Bentley, Lacombe, Blackflalds,and ... (LacombeOnline.com)

At 7:11 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and ...

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued in central Alberta (CTV Edmonton)

The tornado warning in parts of central Alberta has changed to a severe thunderstorm warning.

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Weather warnings downgraded to watches in central Alberta (CTV Edmonton)

A number of weather warnings were issued in central Alberta Wednesday night. Several areas in the region, including Lacombe and Ponoka, were under a tornado ...

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Tornado warning for central Alberta as supercell activity triggers ... (Globalnews.ca)

“At 7:28 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and ...

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Tornado Warning issued for Bentley, Lacombe, Rimbey, Eckville (Red Deer Advocate)

Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. There are two thunderstorms that are possibly producing tornadoes. One is located ...

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