DRYDEN, Ont. -- Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for parts of Northwestern Ontario.
The government weather service says the thunderstorm is located 41 kilometres northwest of mine centre and moving northeast at 55 kilometres per hour.
The tornado warning applies to several communities, including Dryden, Ignace, Vermilion Bay, Sioux Narrows, Nestor Falls, Morson and English River,
"This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately," the warning reads.
"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."
Tornado warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing tornadoes.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
