Tornado reported in southern Ontario on Monday afternoon
A humid and unstable airmass draped across the region fuelled a favourable setup for strong to severe thunderstorms. One of the storms acquired rotation near the community of Lucan, resulting in a short-lived tornado.
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Some minor damage was reported, including broken branches, downed trees, and crop damage along Highway 4 near Lucan.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a tornado warning as the storm moved through the area.
Experts will survey the damage and assign the tornado a rating on the Enhanced Fujita Scale in the days ahead.
Tornado season is well underway across Canada. Ontario averages about 18 tornadoes per year. Monday's tornado in Lucan is the province's second confirmed tornado of 2025.
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