Tornado warning in effect for Kingston area
Meteorologists say the storm could bring 110 km/h winds, golf ball-sized hail and more than 50 mm of rain.
- On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Environment Canada issued a red tornado warning for Kingston, Ontario, after meteorologists detected a severe thunderstorm with potential for rotation in the area.
- Conditions across the region are "favourable" for severe storms, prompting Environment Canada to also issue a severe thunderstorm watch for the Ottawa-Gatineau area as dangerous humidity climbs.
- The agency projects wind gusts up to 110 km/h and rainfall amounts in excess of 50 mm, with golf ball-sized hail and potential local utility outages also possible.
- Although meteorologists cancelled the red-level warning shortly after issuance, storm watchers reported circulation near HWY 15 as thunderstorms continue rolling through the area.
- Connor Mockett noted that "thunderstorms over eastern and central Ontario are expected to keep tracking southeast today, bringing strong winds, hail and heavy rain," while Emergency Management Ontario advises residents to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
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