Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire Kawarthas region for Wednesday (July 24).
The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands.
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms late Wednesday morning through the evening that could produce strong winds gusting up to 110 km/h, torrential downpours with 50 mm falling within an hour, and nickel to golf ball sized hail. For Hastings Highlands and northern Haliburton County, there is also the risk of a tornado.
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.
