Tornado Warnings for our area have been downgraded to a Severe Thunderstorm warning Warnings Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake 3:25 PM EDT Friday 19 July 2013 Tornado warning for Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake ended Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale 3:55 PM EDT Friday 19 July 2013 Severe thunderstorm warning for Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale continued At 3:20 EDT, meteorologists are tracking a line of severe thunderstorms extending from southern Lake Huron through Lake Simcoe and east northeastward to the Ottawa Valley and into Quebec. These are dangerous storms. A roof has been reported blown down in the Petawawa area and trees have been blown down. Wind damage has been reported in Petawawa, Pembroke, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Barrie, and Coldwater. The thunderstorms are moving eastward at 70 km/h and are capable of producing damaging winds and large hail as well as the threat for a tornado. Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Strong wind gusts and hail can damage property and cause injuries. Local downpours can cause flash floods. Go indoors and move away from windows and skylights. Avoid areas of the building that could be affected by falling debris such as tree limbs. Stay on the lower floor of your home or building and if the storm is particularly severe go to the basement. Avoid driving through water on roads. Even shallow fast moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle away. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. In Canada, lightning kills up to 10 people every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:01:17 +0000
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