TORONTO – Tornado warnings have been issued for parts of eastern Ontario including Cornwall, Morrisburg, Prescott and Russell.
Ottawa was under a tornado warning earlier Wednesday. It has since been downgraded to a severe thunderstorm watch.
Severe thunderstorms are possible across much of southern Ontario Wednesday. Some areas may see 50 to 80 mm of rainfall as well as high winds.
Get breaking National news
An approaching cold front is moving into the region where a hot and humid air mass has taken hold, making the conditions just right for thunderstorms to pop up ahead of it.
- Old Man Winter wallops B.C.’s Mainland/Southwest region, major highway closed
- Calgary hit by unexpected blast of spring snow, causing dozens of crashes
- False spring strikes again: Saskatchewan prepares for incoming winter weather
- Albertans’ interest in alternative forms of travel growing as fuel prices spike
Remember to keep an eye on the sky. If threatening weather approaches, seek shelter immediately.
A watch is issued when conditions are favourable for severe weather. A warning is when hazardous weather is imminent or occurring.
Want your weather on the go? Download Global News’ Skytracker weather apps for iPhone, iPad and Android.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.