A tornado warning has ended for Perth County, however severe thunderstorm watches and rainfall warnings remain as the region continues to grapple with a line of severe storms, bringing with it strong winds, possible hail, and heavy rain.
The tornado warning ended for Perth shortly after 5:40 p.m. after just over 20 minutes, however a severe thunderstorm watch remains in place, as well as in neighbouring London and Middlesex.
A rainfall warning is also in place for Huron-Perth, while tornado watches were in place for Bruce, Grey, and Huron counties, as well as Dufferin-Innisfil.
East down Hwy. 401, a tornado warning is in place for Waterloo-Wellington. A tornado warning had been in place earlier in the afternoon for Grey and Bruce but it was later downgraded.
“Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles,” the warning states.
“Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!”
Environment Canada’s announcement follows the heat warning that the Middlesex London Health Unit issued on Tuesday, its fifth heat warning of the year.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management is advising the public to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
Updated weather warnings can be found on Environment Canada’s website.
— With files from Matthew Trevithick and Amy Simon.