OTTAWA, June 13, 2024 – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Ottawa by Environment and Climate Change Canada. The development of severe thunderstorms this evening may also deliver strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
Strong winds, hail, possible tornado risk
ECCC warns of strong winds gusts up to 90 km/h, nickel to toonie size hail and risk of a tornado this evening.
What damage could occur
ECCC is saying that ,”Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop and track through the region this evening. Strong wind gusts and large hail are the main threats. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles.
Tornadoes possible
Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Water-related activities may be unsafe due to violent and sudden gusts of wind over bodies of water.
Lightning danger
Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
Criteria for a severe thunderstorm watch?
Canada’s most trusted weather source says that it issues Severe thunderstorm watches when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm. For more information: ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.
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