Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of the greater Kawarthas region for Friday afternoon and evening (July 28).
The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Hastings Highlands.
Thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday afternoon and evening with the passage of a cold front.
These thunderstorms are capable of producing up to nickel-size hail and wind gusts up to 90 km/h.
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. Locally heavy rain is also possible.
Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.
