WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for:
Listowel - Milverton - Northern Perth County
Waterloo - Wellington
Halton Hills - Milton
Burlington - Oakville
Niagara
Current details:
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing large hail and heavy rain.
Hazards:
Nickel to toonie ball size hail.
Torrential rainfall producing local amounts of 30 to 50 mm.
Timing:
This evening into the early overnight.
Discussion:
Thunderstorms will continue to track southeastward over the region this evening. The primary threats will be hail and torrential rainfall.
Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
For more information: https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.
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