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Severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of Ottawa area
The latest: Severe thunderstorm warnings cover central Ottawa and communities to the west such as Arnprior, Perth and Sharbot Lake. As of 1:40 p.m. the line of storms stretched from the Bancroft to Quyon areas. Hazards include strong winds and hail, along with lightning. Warnings have ended in western Quebec. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Ottawa area. Much of of eastern Ontario, plus Gatineau, is under a severe thunderstorm watch until early evening. These watches mean a severe storm is possible. A warning means one is happening or likely about to happen. People should get indoors when thunderstorms approach, according to Environment Canada. If caught outside they should protect themselves from hail and wind-blown debris.
CTV News
an hour ago
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Ottawa
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Ottawa, warning conditions are 'favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms' this afternoon and early this evening. The forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud today with a 40 per cent chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm. High 25 C with the humidex making it feel like 28. At 12:40 p.m., a band of heavy rain was moving through Renfrew County near the Ottawa River. Environment Canada says severe thunderstorms could have wind gusts up to 90 km/h and hail up to 2 cm. 'Isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon. These thunderstorms are expected to move south of the area early this evening,' Environment Canada said. 'When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.' This is the second straight day a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Ottawa. Some areas of Ottawa saw a thunderstorm on Wednesday afternoon. Environment Canada's forecast says Ottawa will see partly cloudy conditions tonight with a 40 per cent chance of evening showers. Low 12 C. Friday will see a mix of sun and cloud. High 24 C.
CTV News
2 hours ago
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Cooler conditions forecast for much of B.C., expected to aid in fire fight
The Izman Creek fire burning north of Lytton, B.C. is seen in this handout photo on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - BC Wildfire Service (Mandatory Credit) British Columbia's wildfire service says cool conditions and thunderstorms are in the forecast for much of the province as nearly 90 wildfires actively burn. Its latest situational report says thunderstorm activity is expected across the province, bringing a low to moderate chance of lightning provincewide. The BC Wildfire Service says nearly 75 per cent of the blazes burning in B.C. have been sparked by lightning. It says the Fort Nelson area in the northeast is getting the most rain, which will help reduce the intensity of the fires there. The service says north and central B.C. will see seasonal temperatures, and while there may be a slight drop in temperature in the south, hot and dry conditions are expected to linger. The forecast comes after an out-of-control wildfire near Lytton, B.C., is again threatening the community and set off evacuation orders and alerts about four years after a deadly fire ripped through the town. The service says the Izman Creek fire burning north of Lytton was discovered on Canada Day and has grown to about 130 hectares in size. The community is still in the process of rebuilding from the 2021 fire that killed two people and wiped out much of the village and part of the Lytton First Nation four years ago on Monday. The service says about 36 per cent of the wildfires actively burning in the province are classified as out of control, 30 per cent are being held and 34 per cent are under control. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 3, 2025. Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press
