Current Conditions - Chapleau, ON

Environment Canada issued the tornado warning around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, but the agency cancelled it about 15 minutes later.

Producers across the province say they’re seeing some of their worst maple syrup crops in almost a decade.

Global News chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell takes a look at the long-range forecast and shares advice on what should and shouldn’t be done in our gardens right now.

The weather agency issued the statement for Friday calling for “strong and gusty northwesterly winds (Friday) afternoon.”

“Rainfall amounts will generally be in the 20 to 40 mm range, with locally up to 50 mm possible in thunderstorms in some locales,” an Environment Canada statement said.

Police say they recently rescued seven people — five of whom were treated for mild hypothermia and one of whom was taken to the hospital with severe hypothermia.

“Please exercise extreme caution around all water bodies and avoid the area. Driving through road closers in affected areas is extremely dangerous,” OPP posted on Twitter.