Weather & Storm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
- Haliburton - Minden - southern Haliburton County
Current details:
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy rain.
Hazards:
Heavy rain with total amounts 50 mm.
Strong winds gusting up to 90 km/h
Timing:
Ending early this evening.
Discussion:
Thunderstorms near the western end of Lake Ontario continue to move east. The strongest thunderstorms have already moved east, however, some thunderstorms may become severe early this evening.
Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Hail is also possible. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
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.
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.