THUNDER BAY – A severe Thunderstorm watch has been issued for this city.
Environment Canada issued the storm watch, which is more significant than the special weather statements issued earlier last week, just before 11 a.m.
The watch was issued due to conditions deemed as favourable for developing thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms could develop in the area later Monday afternoon or early Monday evening.
The storm watch issued by the government weather agency can be read in its entirety below.
For more information visit Environment Canada online.
10:45 AM EDT Monday 29 June 2015
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:
• City of Thunder Bay
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms late this afternoon and early this evening that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
Fast moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle away. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Be prepared for severe weather.
Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Stay indoors when a thunderstorm strikes. There isn't a place outside that is safe during a thunderstorm. Stay away from all windows, skylights and doors. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.
Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Please monitor local media or Weatheradio. To report severe weather, send an email to storm.ontario@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #ONStorm.
