Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for North Bay and area

Strong wind gusts, heavy rain, quarter-size hail possible

WEATHER ALERT ENVIRONMENT CANADA ************************* Yellow level warning - severe thunderstorm - issued for: North Bay - West Nipissing, Ont. (049800) South River - Burk's Falls, Ont. (044210) Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High At 8:02 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts, up to quarter-size hail and heavy rain.

Local utility outages are likely. Heavy rain may cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. Large hail may cause significant damage and injury.

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 thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather in Ontario, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

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