Severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa and Gatineau
Posted Jun 28, 2011 05:01:38 PM.
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Warnings
Ottawa South – Richmond – Metcalfe
4:44 PM EDT Tuesday 28 June 2011
Severe thunderstorm warning for
Ottawa South – Richmond – Metcalfe issued
A line of thunderstorms from east of Petawawa to Peterborough is moving east at around 50 km/h. These storms are expected to reach the western section of Ottawa at shortly after 5:30 PM. Some of these storms may approach severe limits. These severe thunderstorms can produce 2 to 3 cm hail and up to 110 km/h winds over the above regions. There is a slight risk of a funnel cloud or tornado east of Petawawa to Ottawa in the next couple of hours.
Severe thunderstorms are imminent or occurring in the area. These storms may produce large hail, damaging winds or heavy rainfall. Remember that some severe thunderstorms can also produce tornadoes.
Monitor weather conditions and take immediate safety precautions if threatening weather approaches.
A cold front is expected to sweep across Southern Ontario this afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms have developed ahead of this cold front, some may become severe in nature. Strong winds heavy downpours and large hail will be the main threat. There is a slight risk of funnel cloud or tornado over Extreme Eastern Ontario this evening.
Ottawa North – Kanata – Orléans
4:44 PM EDT Tuesday 28 June 2011
Severe thunderstorm warning for
Ottawa North – Kanata – Orléans issued
A line of thunderstorms from east of Petawawa to Peterborough is moving east at around 50 km/h. These storms are expected to reach the western section of Ottawa at shortly after 5:30 PM. Some of these storms may approach severe limits. These severe thunderstorms can produce 2 to 3 cm hail and up to 110 km/h winds over the above regions. There is a slight risk of a funnel cloud or tornado east of Petawawa to Ottawa in the next couple of hours.
Severe thunderstorms are imminent or occurring in the area. These storms may produce large hail, damaging winds or heavy rainfall. Remember that some severe thunderstorms can also produce tornadoes.
Monitor weather conditions and take immediate safety precautions if threatening weather approaches.
A cold front is expected to sweep across Southern Ontario this afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms have developed ahead of this cold front, some may become severe in nature. Strong winds heavy downpours and large hail will be the main threat. There is a slight risk of funnel cloud or tornado over Extreme Eastern Ontario this evening.
Warnings
Maniwaki – Gracefield area
4:55 PM EDT Tuesday 28 June 2011
Severe thunderstorm warning for
Maniwaki – Gracefield area issued
Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.
Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.
Low – Wakefield area
4:55 PM EDT Tuesday 28 June 2011
Severe thunderstorm warning for
Low – Wakefield area issued
Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.
Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.
