Environment Canada has issued a thunderstorm watch for the Ottawa area, warning of potentially severe weather including damaging wind gusts, large hail, and even a tornado.
Severe Thunderstorm Threat
According to a statement released at 7:54 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail. The weather agency rates the impact level as moderate and the forecast confidence as high.
Potential Hazards
- Wind gusts: 90 km/h to 110 km/h
- Hail: Ping-pong-ball-sized
- Tornado: Possible
The main threat is expected to be damaging wind gusts, which could lead to power outages. Thunderstorms may persist until late this evening.
Safety Reminder
Environment Canada reminds residents: "When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year."
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