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CTV News
13-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
‘When thunder roars, go indoors': Toronto under severe thunderstorm watch
An early spring storm is bringing high winds and heavy rain to parts of Ontario as Environment Canada warns of significant snowfall in other parts of the province. A pedestrian walks on a rainy day in Toronto on Friday, June 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette Toronto is under a 'severe thunderstorm watch' as Environment Canada warns of potentially dangerous weather, including torrential rain, hail and damaging wind gusts. 'Slow moving showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rain into this afternoon,' the agency said late Sunday morning. 'Hail and strong wind gusts are also possible.' Officials say hazards could include rainfall amounts of up to 50 mm in some areas, hail up to the size of a nickel, and strong winds capable of damaging trees, property, or even overturning vehicles. 'Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year,' Environment Canada cautioned. 'When thunder roars, go indoors!' The storms are expected to continue with the risk of flash flooding and reduced visibility. Emergency Management Ontario is advising residents to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches and to avoid driving through flooded roadways. Police warn of 'water pooling' on DVP Toronto police also issued a warning just after 10:30 a.m. about "water pooling" on the Don Valley Parkway near the Gardiner Expressway. Drivers were urged to use caution and consider alternate routes, as lane restrictions were in effect. This marks the second concurrent weather warning for the city. Environment Canada's heat warning — the third since late June — also remains active and is expected to continue through Thursday. Daytime highs are forecast between 29 C and 32 C with humidex values approaching 40. The hottest day is expected to be Tuesday officials warn, with cooler temperatures unlikely to arrive until late in the week. This is a developing news story, more details to come...
CTV News
13-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm watch for Toronto amid ongoing heat warning
An early spring storm is bringing high winds and heavy rain to parts of Ontario as Environment Canada warns of significant snowfall in other parts of the province. A pedestrian walks on a rainy day in Toronto on Friday, June 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette Toronto is under a 'severe thunderstorm watch' as Environment Canada warns of potentially dangerous weather, including torrential rain, hail and damaging wind gusts. 'Slow moving showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rain into this afternoon,' the agency said late Sunday morning. 'Hail and strong wind gusts are also possible.' Officials say hazards could include rainfall amounts of up to 50 mm in some areas, hail up to the size of a nickel, and strong winds capable of damaging trees, property, or even overturning vehicles. 'Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year,' Environment Canada cautioned. 'When thunder roars, go indoors!' The storms are expected to continue with the risk of flash flooding and reduced visibility. Emergency Management Ontario is advising residents to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches and to avoid driving through flooded roadways. Police warn of 'water pooling' on DVP Toronto police also issued a warning just after 10:30 a.m. about "water pooling" on the Don Valley Parkway near the Gardiner Expressway. Drivers were urged to use caution and consider alternate routes, as lane restrictions were in effect. This marks the second concurrent weather warning for the city. Environment Canada's heat warning — the third since late June — also remains active and is expected to continue through Thursday. Daytime highs are forecast between 29 C and 32 C with humidex values approaching 40. The hottest day is expected to be Tuesday officials warn, with cooler temperatures unlikely to arrive until late in the week. This is a developing news story, more details to come...
CTV News
06-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Ottawa-Gatineau
People make their way through the rain in downtown Ottawa on Monday, June 9, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS) Stormy weather could arrive in the national capital region as temperatures hit the 30s Sunday afternoon. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Ottawa and Gatineau for this afternoon into this evening with storms capable of producing 90 km/h wind gusts, nickel-sized hail and up to 30 millimetres of rain in an hour. Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility, the forecaster says. Strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles. Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain. Environment Canada has also declared a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of western Quebec, including Wakefield, Cantley and Pontiac. Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. Ottawa weather A mix of sun and clouds are expected today with a 40 per cent chance of showers late this afternoon and a risk of a thunderstorm. High 33 C. Humidex values will make it feel like 41. It will be mainly cloudy tonight with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm. Low 20 C. Monday will be mainly cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers changing to 70 per cent in the morning. Risk of a thunderstorm in the morning. High 27 C with a humidex of 35. Tuesday will be cloudy with a high of 24 C and a low of 16 C in the evening, about average for this time of year. The long-range forecast shows temperatures remaining in the mid-20s with some rain and possible thunderstorms throughout the week.
CTV News
06-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Tornado risk, severe storms prompt warnings in northeastern Ont.
has all the weather details you need to know for northeastern Ontario and what to expect for the next seven days. Environment Canada issued tornado watches were issued for Timmins, Cochrane, Englehart, Iroquois Falls, Kirkland Lake, Temagami and Temiskaming Shores, with conditions favourable for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, wind gusts up to 100 km/h, toonie-sized hail, and intense rainfall exceeding 50 mm per hour. 'Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes,' the enviromental agency warned, advising residents to seek shelter in a basement or interior room if a tornado develops. Enviroment Canada Ontario Map - July 5 Environment Canada has issued tornado watches and thunderstand warnings across northeastern Ontario. (Red - Warnings, Yellow - Watches and Grey - Special Weather Statements) This map shows warnings and watches as of 8:15 p.m. on July 5, 2025. (Enviroment Canada) Emergency Management Ontario echoed the warnings, urging people to avoid mobile homes and vehicles during severe weather. 'This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation,' Environment Canada stated in its alert, urging residents to take immediate cover if threatening weather approaches. Thunderstorm warning also in effect in some areas Meanwhile, severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for the Kirkland Lake and Englehart on Saturday evening as a dangerous storm system brought heavy rain and powerful winds to northeastern Ontario. Kirkland Lake, Ont., on July 5, 2025 at about 7:30 p.m. A severe storm passes through Kirkland Lake, Ont., on July 5, 2025 at about 7:30 p.m. (Ontario Storm Watchers/Facebook) As of 8:11 p.m. meteorologists tracked a line of severe thunderstorms stretching from Kinabik Lake to 15 kilometres northwest of Argyle Lake, moving east at 45 km/h. The storm was capable of producing wind gusts up to 90 km/h and rainfall exceeding 50 mm, raising concerns of flash flooding and reduced visibility. Affected locations included Kirkland Lake, Argyle Lake, Barris Lake, Beaver House Lake, Diamond Lake, Grassy Lake, Kenaja Lake, Kenogami Lake, Kearns, Kinabik Lake, Misema Lake, North Arm, Northlands Park, Sesekinika Lake, Slim Lake, Virginiatown and Watabeag Lake. Residents were advised to monitor Environment Canada for updates and report severe weather to ONstorm@ or via social media using #ONStorm. More preparedness information is available on the Government of Ontario website.
Ottawa Citizen
03-07-2025
- Climate
- Ottawa Citizen
Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa
Article content Environment Canada says there's a major thunderstorm heading this way, bringing winds of up to 90 km/h and nickel-sized hail pellets. Article content Article content As of 1:40 p.m., Environment Canada meteorologists were tracking a line of severe thunderstorms from Eardley to Limerick Lake, moving southeast at 70 km/h. Article content The weather agency says utility outages are likely and large hail may cause significant damage and injury. Article content Article content 'Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail,' the agency said. Article content Article content Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. Article content Residents are urged to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada on X, using #ONStorm as the hashtag. Article content
