Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect for Ottawa Tuesday Evening

Thunderstorm watch on for Ottawa area, with damaging wind gusts possible

Winds gusting from 90 km/h to 110 km/h were possible, with ping-pong-ball-sized hail and a tornado also possible, Environment Canada said

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Ottawa Tuesday evening

It could be a stormy night in the nation’s capital, as Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of a severe thunderstorm in the region.

Severe thunderstorm, tornado warnings for parts of Ontario

Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for southern Ontario, in particular communities west of Ottawa such as Bancroft, Kaladar and Pembroke, and Midland southwest towards Sarnia late this afternoon and into the evening.

Environment Canada warns of severe thunderstorms, hail and risk of tornado for southern Ontario. Here’s what you need to know

Environment Canada warns of possible 110 km/h winds, ping-pong ball sized hail, and a tornado risk to southern Ontario tonight, before temperatures crash to a chilly 3 C by Wednesday night, triggering potential frost warnings.

Risk of tornado, strong thunderstorms west of Ottawa Tuesday

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for communities such as Bancroft, Kaladar and Pembroke Tuesday afternoon and evening. It could bring strong winds and possibly a tornado, according to forecasters.