Toronado warning issued for parts of northwestern Ontario on Sunday
Tornado warnings were issued Sunday morning for the Kakabeka Falls, Whitefish Lake, Arrow Lake, Atikokan, Shebandowan, and Quetico Park areas.
Sunshine, Glenwater, and O'Connor may also be impacted, Environment Canada said.
"A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado is located 23 kilometres southeast of Greenwater Lake, moving east at 70 km/h," the weather agency said. "This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately."
Meanwhile, severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect for Thunder Bay, Cloud Bay and Dorion.
Severe thunderstorm watches are in place for Atikokan, Shebandowan, Quetico Park, Fort Frances, Emo, Rainy River, Kakabeka Falls, Whitefish Lake, and Arrow Lake.
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