Severe Thunderstorm Warning

North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa

At 2:03 PM EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts.

Local utility outages are likely. Damage to roofs, fences, soft shelters or trees is likely.

Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail.

Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.

For more information: ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.