ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:
- Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake
- Blind River - Thessalon
- Espanola - Killarney
- Manitoulin Island
Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and early this evening. Some of these storms might become severe. The main threat is the heavy downpours. Strong wind gusts are also possible.
Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Severe thunderstorm watches are issued 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.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management 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, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
For more information on emergency preparedness, please click here
Special weather statement in effect for:
- Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake
The first heat event of the season is setting up for portions of Northeastern Ontario today.
A warm and humid airmass is expected to move into the area with maximum temperatures near 29 degrees Celsius and humidex values near 36 on Sunday.
A cold front is expected to bring precipitation and cooler air overnight Sunday into Monday morning. Therefore, this will only be a one day heat event.
These conditions may pose a health risk when you are not used to the heat.
Everyone is at risk from heat, especially older adults; infants and young children; and people with chronic illnesses.
You are advised to
1) drink plenty of cool liquids before feeling thirsty
2) keep cool by dressing for the weather and spending a few hours each day in a cool place.
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