Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for southern Peterborough County and southern Kawartha Lakes for Wednesday afternoon (August 25).
At 2:52 p.m., Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm and 80 km/h wind gusts.
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 warnings when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, and torrential rainfall.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
