Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the greater Kawarthas region — including Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Hastings, and Haliburton — for Wednesday evening (June 10).
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy rain.
Thunderstorms moving in from the west may become severe on Wednesday evening.
Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Hail is also possible. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
