Overnight storms to rumble across Ontario and Quebec, more possible Friday
Many travellers kicking off their long weekends on Thursday got more of an adventure than they set out to find as potent thunderstorms rolled through eastern Ontario and southern Quebec.
The storms dropped large hail and drenching rains throughout the region, with a potential tornado reported near Ottawa in one of the day’s stronger storms.
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Thursday’s storms will continue into the nighttime hours for much of southern Ontario, but the severe risk will wane with the sunset. Additional storms are possible during the day Friday.
Thursday night
Areas: Much of Ontario and Quebec
Timing: Through the overnight hours
Weather: Thunderstorms that developed through the day Thursday will continue sagging south and east through the overnight hours.
Some lingering severe weather is possible in far eastern Ontario between Kingston and Cornwall, but the rest of the storms should remain below severe limits.
These storms will produce heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and vivid lightning as they push east into the overnight hours. It’ll make for tricky nighttime driving for sure, but it’s sure to bring some excellent sleeping weather if you’re soothed by the sound of rumbling thunder.
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Friday
Areas: Southern Ontario and Quebec
Timing: Through the afternoon
Weather: While conditions will improve significantly across southern Ontario on Friday, we’ll still see some isolated thunderstorms lingering throughout the region.
It’ll take a little longer for calmer conditions to prevail in southern Quebec, where a chance for scattered thunderstorms will persist through the day. Some of those storms over the Eastern Townships could turn severe, packing strong wind gusts, small hail, and heavy rainfall.
Prepare
Make sure to keep up-to-date on your local forecast information and alerts. If you are outdoors in an area with a severe weather threat, make sure you have a safety plan in place in case you need to get to shelter.
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If a severe thunderstorm approaches your location, remain mindful of trees or tree limbs that loom near your home. Trees falling into buildings are a significant source of injury during strong storms. Try to avoid rooms where trees may cause damage during high winds.
The greatest danger in any thunderstorm is lightning. If you can hear thunder, you’re close enough to be struck by lightning.
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