ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:
- Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
- Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
- Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
An area of thunderstorms is developing over the region this evening.
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. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management 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.
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Heat Warning in effect for:
- Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
Humidex values reaching 40°C are expected.
A warm and humid night tonight, then hot and humid Tuesday.
Hot temperatures were delayed today due to extensive cloud cover and some shower activity. It is still expected to be warm and humid tonight with lows above 20°C.
On Tuesday, more sunshine is expected in most places. This should allow for maximum afternoon temperatures to reach close to 31°C with humidex values near 40°C. Overnight low temperatures Tuesday night will be in the low twenties providing little relief.
A cold front will bring cooler temperatures on Wednesday with highs of just 24°C or 25°C forecast.
The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.
Check on older family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are cool and drinking water.
Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
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.
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