Ridgeville, Ontario, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Squalls with wind gusts up to 45 knots, frequent lightning and poor to very poor visibility in thunderstorms heavy at times are expected or occurring in the area.

A line of thunderstorms approaching from northwest of Hamilton  will move rapidly eastward and cross the region late this evening.

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Poor to very poor visibility may contribute to voyage delays and make marine navigation hazardous.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

Conditions are favourable for the development of squalls with wind gusts up to 45 knots, frequent lightning and poor to very poor visibility in showers heavy at times.


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Proceed with caution as visibility may suddenly be reduced to near zero.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

Hazards:
Wind gusts up to 90 km/h
Torrential rainfall with amounts possibly in excess of 50 mm
Nickel sized hail

Timing:
This evening.

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Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

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

A heat event continues today into tomorrow.

Today:
Daytime high temperatures up to 35 degrees Celsius.
Peak humidex values up to 44.
Nighttime low temperatures of 20 to 23 degrees Celsius, providing little relief from the heat.

Friday:
Daytime high temperatures near 30 degrees Celsius.
Peak humidex values near 40.
Nighttime low temperatures near 21 degrees Celsius, providing little relief from the heat.

When:
Today and Friday.

Additional information:
The hottest conditions are expected today. While daytime high temperatures will not be as extreme on Friday, nighttime lows are expected to remain warm. 
Cooler temperatures are expected on Saturday, offering some relief from the heat before temperatures possibly rise again on Sunday.

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For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/how-protect-yourself.html https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/who-is-at-risk.html

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.