Very Isolated Risk for Marginally Severe Thunderstorms in Eastern Ontario and Parts of Northeastern Ontario (Tues, May 25, 2021)

We’re closely watching for the potential of very isolated, marginally severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening in parts of eastern Ontario and northeastern Ontario. What do we mean by very isolated? Great question! We mean that the majority of those in the risk area will not even see a drop of rain. Having said that, for those who do see a storm, there is a low risk for damaging wind gusts, hail, frequent lightning, perhaps some isolated flooding, and a low risk for an isolated tornado.

Based on the latest model data, the risk is between 2PM and 9PM with a focus south of Ottawa, perhaps near the Smith Falls area around 3-6PM.

The storms should be moving in an east or southeasterly direction and again, the majority of those in the highlighted region won’t even see a drop of rain so don’t be disappointed if you’re missed. :)

Northeastern Ontario may also have some low tornado potential, especially further north than this map even covers. In case you’re in northern Ontario and wondering why we don’t cover your area, we have a Facebook & Twitter page dedicated to northern Ontario called “Instant Weather Northern Ontario”. Click the links below to join us there!

On Facebook, find us at Facebook.com/InstantWeatherNON and on Twitter you can find us at Twitter.com/IWeatherNON

Long story slightly longer, make sure you have our free app Instant Weather downloaded and if we see anything severe or anything with developing rotation, we’ll send out an update directly to your phone or tablet!