Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for all of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County for Wednesday afternoon and evening (August 11).
Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 100 km/h and up to ping pong ball-sized hail.
Thunderstorms have developed over Michigan and are tracking towards the area. These thunderstorms are expected to arrive late Wednesday afternoon. Thunderstorms are expected to move east of the area late in the evening.
Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Very strong wind gusts can damage buildings, down trees and blow large vehicles off the road. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. 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 large hail, damaging winds, or torrential rainfall.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
