Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire Kawarthas region for Thursday afternoon (July 6).
The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for all of Peterborough County, Kawarthas Lakes, Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands.
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing producing strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rain.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop early Thursday afternoon as a slow-moving cold front moves through southern Ontario. The severe thunderstorm threat will diminish Thursday evening.
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. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
