Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the northern areas of the greater Kawarthas region for Monday afternoon and evening (August 10).
The watch is currently in effect for Haliburton and Hastings counties only.
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms on Monday afternoon and evening that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rain.
The main threats are strong damaging winds up to 100 km/h and torrential downpours.
Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm watches 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.
