Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire Kawarthas region for Friday afternoon and evening (June 2).
The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings Highlands.
As a cold front approaches the region bringing cooler temperatures for the weekend, conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rain.
Wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h and pea-to-dime-sized hail are possible.
Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember: when thunder roars, go indoors.
