Utterson, Ontario, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and heavy rain.

Hazards:
Wind gusts of 90 to 110 km/h
Heavy rainfall

When:
Late this afternoon through this evening.

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Utility outages are possible.

Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility.

Strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles.

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.

Locally heavy rainfall in thunderstorms today.

What:
Local rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm with higher amounts possible.

When:
Continuing through this evening.

Additional information:
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected today as a low pressure system tracks east across the region.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.

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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.