Tornado Watch Issued

Environment Canada

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

Hazards: A few tornadoes are possible. Wind gusts to 100 km/h.

Timing: From late morning to late afternoon.

Discussion: A few tornadoes will be possible across eastern Ontario late this morning and this afternoon. While tornadoes usually occur with thunderstorms, it is possible that some tornadoes today will not be accompanied by lightning.

The threat should end by late afternoon.

This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.

Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather Approaches.

In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area, it is recommended you take the following actions: Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris. Lightning kills and injures canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes.

Emergency management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather Approaches.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

To report severe weather in Ontario, send an email to onstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm. To report severe weather in Gatineau, send an email to onstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #QCStorm.

For more information: Https://www.Ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.

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