A tornado watch has been issued by Environment Canada and funnel clouds, like this one near Biggar, Sask., were reported this afternoon.
Parts of northwestern Ontario are under a tornado watch issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada Tuesday afternoon, as a line of thunderstorms is expected to move across the region.A file photo shows a funnel cloud. Much of northwestern Ontario is under a tornado watch Tuesday as a line of thunderstorms is expected to move across the region. A number of tornado watches have been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada Tuesday afternoon.
In addition, the moist air mass will allow for storms to produce heavy downpours. There is also the risk of nickel-size hail, Environment and Climate Change Canada says.Canada's Tornado Alley may be moving from Prairies to Ontario-Quebec, warn researchers A tornado watch is less severe than a tornado warning. Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes.Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet.
Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building.Emergency Management Ontario recommends people take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. People can report severe weather by emailing [email protected] or tweeting reports using #ONStorm.
Sarah Law is a CBC News reporter based in Thunder Bay, Ont., and has also worked for newspapers and online publications elsewhere in the province. Have a story tip? You can reach her at [email protected]
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