Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire Kawarthas region for early Tuesday afternoon (April 29) into early evening.
The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands.
A cold front moving through the area is expected to trigger severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon, with damaging wind gusts up to 110 km/h, large hail up to 4 cm, and the risk of a tornado.
Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Very strong wind gusts can damage buildings, down trees, and blow large vehicles off the road.
Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Stay indoors when a thunderstorm strikes. There isn’t a place outside that is safe during a thunderstorm.
Environment Canada issues a severe thunderstorm watch when conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and large hail.
