Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Pembroke, Petawawa and Cobden. The Renfrew, Arnprior and Calabogie area are under a severe thunderstorm watch.
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon. The main threat is heavy rain.
Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:
- Barry’s Bay – Killaloe
- Petawawa – Pembroke – Cobden
- Renfrew – Arnprior – Calabogie
Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for:
- Petawawa – Pembroke – Cobden
Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.