Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for part of the Kawarthas region for Saturday afternoon and evening (July 1).
The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for all of Peterborough County, Northumberland County, and Hastings Highlands. Currently, Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County are not included in the watch.
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts up to 90 km/h, nickel to toonie size hail, and heavy rain with torrential downpours.
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. Water-related activities may be unsafe due to violent and sudden gusts of wind over bodies of water.
Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
