Most of Waterloo Region under severe thunderstorm watch
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for a large portion of southern Ontario, including most of Waterloo Region and Guelph.
Environment Canada said conditions are favourable for potentially dangerous thunderstorms. Wind gusts may reach 110 km/h and heavy rainfall is possible.
The storm is expected to move through the area late Friday afternoon and through the evening.
The weather office encouraged residents to prepare by securing any items that may be tossed in the wind and reminded everyone that lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.
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