Tornado warning issued for area east of Ottawa, severe thunderstorm watch issued for the capital

July 24, 2024 Canuck

A series of weather watches are in effect across Ottawa and eastern Ontario, as severe storms move through the area on Wednesday.

A tornado warning has been issued for Prescott-Russell, east of Ottawa.

“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 severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Ottawa, warning the capital could see “torrential downpours with 50 mm (of rain) falling within an hour.”

“The main threats will be strong winds, torrential downpours and hail. There is also a risk of a tornado today, especially towards the Ottawa River Valley,” Environment Canada said, adding conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms.

“Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.”

The severe thunderstorm watch stretches from Belleville to Cornwall and the Ottawa Valley.

At 2 p.m., a band of severe weather was moving across eastern Ontario, stretching from Kawartha Lakes to Pembroke and moving east. Heavy rain was also reported in the Hawkesbury area.

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.

Environment Canada’s forecast calls for showers beginning this afternoon, with the risk of a thunderstorm. Ottawa could see 5 mm of rain. High 25 C, with the humidex making it feel like 33.

Showers ending near midnight, then cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers. Amount 10 to 15 mm of rain. Low 17 C.

Thursday will be cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon. High 23 C with the humidex making it feel like 28.

Friday will be sunny. High 27 C.

The outlook for Saturday calls for sunshine and a high of 28 C.

Sunday will be sunny with a high of 30 C.

The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 27 C and a low of 16 C.

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