Canadian Environmental Authorities issued a severe thunderstorm warning in Canada especially in Southern Ontario, advising residents to take proper precautions and to stay tuned about the storm.
Rainfall in Canada overall brings a severe expected thunderstorm in Canada in which people could expect lightning, destructive winds, and huge storm possibilities during the afternoon and evening time.
These storms may damage power outages, and properties, and affect traveling conditions. People must stay tuned about the changing weather conditions and have to keep emergency plans in place.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS ISSUED FOR SOUTHERN ONTARIO
The weather agency has announced a massive list of weather alerts in Canada, which have 2 warnings for Northern Ontario and 70 warnings for the whole province.
Surrounding areas of Toronto including Newmarket, Uxbridge, Peterborough, Caledon, Barrie, Haliburton, and Muskoka, are under tornado warnings.
In the Hamilton area, there is a severe thunderstorm warning that has been broadcast, with destructive strong winds, a huge storm, and heavy rain. The warning must be upgraded as the conditions are changing.
People should be prepared potentially for flooding in low-lying areas due to heavy rainfall. It’s very essential to stay tuned to the weather forecast about thunderstorm conditions from Environment Canada and to take immediate shelter during severe weather conditions.
HOW TO STAY SAFE DURING THUNDERSTORMS
People must stay tuned for severe weather conditions. They must make emergency shelter plans with their families to save lives. They are requested to take shelter in the basement of the houses.
Assemble emergency kits with batteries, flashlights, and a battery-powered radio. Stay away from windows, cored electric wires or devices, or running water as lightning can travel through plumbing.
CONCLUSION
As the severe thunderstorm approaches Ontario severe thunderstorm warnings are ended to the people, so people’s safety is more important than everything. People are continuously requested to stay tuned about the weather conditions.
Prepare their home for the thunderstorm shelter and arrange all emergency supplies on hand. Southern Ontario’s residents are requested to take all these steps seriously and act accordingly during the severe weather conditions.
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