Batten the hatches, Ottawa and area.
Environment Canada says there’s a major thunderstorm heading this way, bringing winds of up to 90 km/h and nickel-sized hail pellets.
As of 1:40 p.m., Environment Canada meteorologists were tracking a line of severe thunderstorms from Eardley to Limerick Lake, moving southeast at 70 km/h.
The weather agency says utility outages are likely and large hail may cause significant damage and injury.
“Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail,” the agency said.
Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
Residents are urged to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada on X, using #ONStorm as the hashtag.
To report severe weather in Ontario, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #ONStorm.
Full details on the aleart are available at Envrionment Canada’s website.
