Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Wednesday afternoon and evening (July 8) for most of the Kawarthas region, including Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland.
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rain.
A few thunderstorms may hit severe thunderstorm warning criteria on Thursday afternoon or early evening.
The main threats are heavy downpours and wind gusts to 90 kilometres per hour.
Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. 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.
