Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the northern Kawarthas region, including Haliburton and Hastings counties, for Sunday afternoon (August 23).
Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and heavy rain.
Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon. Thunderstorms will be moving from west to east.
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Very strong wind gusts can damage buildings, down trees and blow large vehicles off the road. 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.
