ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning

3:52 PM EDT Sunday 02 August 2015

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for:

Goderich – Bluewater – Southern Huron County

Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.

Watches

2:44 PM EDT Sunday 02 August 2015

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:

Goderich – Bluewater – Southern Huron County

Listowel – Milverton – Northern Perth County

Stratford – Mitchell – Southern Perth County

Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

A significant, widespread severe weather situation is likely this afternoon and extending well into this evening. A few clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms continue to affect parts of the Bruce Peninsula. Conditions will become increasingly favourable for the development of even stronger thunderstorms across Southwestern Ontario from regions east of Lake Huron and eventually farther south. Severe thunderstorms over eastern Lower Michigan are expected to become more organized, and will be capable of producing very strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain as they move into southwestern Ontario this afternoon. This watch will likely be extended southwards and eastwards throughout the afternoon as this dynamic thunderstorm situation continues to develop.

Very strong wind gusts can damage buildings, down trees and blow large vehicles off the road. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Stay indoors when a thunderstorm strikes. There isn’t a place outside that is safe during a thunderstorm. Stay away from all windows, skylights and doors.

The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Please monitor local media or Weatheradio. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports to #ONStorm.

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