Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch today (July 24) for Peterborough and most of the Kawarthas, with the exception of Northumberland County.
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms later this afternoon and evening. as a warm and humid tropical air mass remains over Eastern Ontario.
The main threat is torrential downpours, producing 50 to 100 mm of rain in one to two hours, especially in areas that receive two or more thunderstorms in a row.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
Remember that lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. When thunder roars, go indoors!
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
