Environment Canada is tracking a severe thunderstorm with very strong wind gusts, up to nickel-sized hail, and heavy rain leading to the severe thunderstorm warning issued in our area.
The storm is currently from 20 km west of Tobermory to 25 km west of Point Farms Provincial Park to 11 km south of Oil Springs to 35 km southeast of Point Pelee National Park, moving northeast at 65 km/h.
Hazards:
- Wind gusts up to 100 km/h
- Nickel-sized hail
- Heavy rain, with local amounts up to 50 mm
Areas affected include: Goderich, Tobermory, Kincardine, Grand Bend, Parkhill, Rodney, Strathroy, Exeter, Port Elgin, Wingham, Blenheim, Rondeau Provincial Park, Ridgetown, Watford, Lambton Shores, The Pinery Provincial Park, Point Clark, Point Farms Provincial Park, Port Albert, and Fathom Five National Marine Park.
Heavy rain can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Strong winds can toss loose objects, damage buildings, break branches, and overturn large vehicles.
Take cover immediately if severe weather approaches. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, “When thunder roars, go indoors!”
Emergency Management Ontario advises taking cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing large hail, damaging winds, or torrential rainfall.
Written By: K. Milhomens
