Tornado Watch in effect for:
- Huntsville – Baysville
- Bracebridge – Gravenhurst
- Port Carling – Port Severn
Environment Canada is reporting that conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes.
Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible.
Hazards: Risk of tornadoes Strong winds gusting to 110 km/h Nickel to toonie size hail
Timing: This afternoon (Thursday) and early this evening.
The time of highest risk is from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. today (Thursday, June 13).
Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and continue into the evening. This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.
In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area, it is recommended you take the following actions: Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can.
As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.
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. Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes.
Note – Cancellations in Huntsville
- To exercise caution, the Mayor’s Bike Ride, which was supposed to take place this evening, is being rescheduled to Tuesday, June 18, due to forecasted severe thunderstorms. For more information on the bike ride, please see the original Media Release.
- Muskoka Heritage Place Pioneer Village and Portage Flyer Train are closed for the day due to weather; however, the museum at the admissions office remains open.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm. For more information: ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.