A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Ottawa, warning the capital could see 'torrential downpours with 50 mm (of rain) falling within an hour.'
A series of weather watches are in effect across Ottawa and eastern Ontario, as severe storms move through the area on Wednesday."At 1:43 p.m., Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado," the alert said. "Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.
A tornado warning was issued just before 2 p.m. for the Bancroft, Ont. area. Environment Canada said meteorologists were tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado, damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall. Decorated sprinter Andre De Grasse and Olympic weightlifting champion Maude Charron will carry Canada's flag into the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Friday.Tornado warning issued west of Montreal
The Bank of Canada has decreased its policy interest rate for the second consecutive time and signalled more cuts are coming if inflation continues to ease.Chatham-Kent Police Service is reminding the public about the illegality of magic mushrooms after a new business opened in the region.On July 16, emergency responders were called to a domestic disturbance on Wellesley Crescent after two people were stabbed by a man.
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