ONTARIO: Thunderstorm Forecast for Monday, July 24, 2023

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FORECAST DISCUSSION

Another day of pop-up thunderstorms is expected across Southern Ontario during Monday afternoon and evening. The primary focus for thunderstorm activity will be on Central and Eastern Ontario, stretching from Lake Simcoe to the east into the Ottawa Valley.

⛈️ Potential Threats

Some of these storms could pose marginally severe threats, including:

  • Hail: Up to quarter-size hail, which may cause damage to property and vehicles.

  • Wind Gusts: Wind gusts reaching 90 km/h, leading to the risk of tree damage and localized power outages.

  • Localized Flash Flooding: Heavy rainfall from the storms may result in localized flash flooding.

🌪️ Tornado Potential

While the overall tornado risk is low, we cannot completely rule out the possibility of funnel clouds developing. In rare cases, funnel clouds may touch down and become landspout tornadoes. If you spot a rotating cloud or funnel cloud, please take immediate precautions and seek shelter.