Multiple weather warnings were in effect across parts of southern Ontario Tuesday evening as severe thunderstorms moved through the region, prompting Environment Canada to warn of possible tornadoes, destructive winds and large hail.
Environment Canada issued tornado warnings for areas including Brantford and the County of Brant, Simcoe-Delhi-Norfolk, and Woodstock-Tillsonburg-Oxford County.
Anthony Farnell, Global News’ chief meteorologist, said there is “potential for quick tornado spin ups as this quickly passes through. Also widespread 90-100 km/h straight line winds,” as the severe storm moved through London, Ont, in the late afternoon.
“Numerous tornado warnings were issued across a large portion of southwest Ontario between 5 and 7 p.m. and these storms are now heading towards the Niagara Region,” Farnell added.
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“Along with likely isolated tornadoes (no reports of damage so far) there is also widespread straight-line winds that could gust as high as 130 km/h.”
Communities in the storm’s path include Norwich, Otterville, Princeton, Teeterville, Burford, Scotland, Waterford and Brantford.
Environment Canada warned of wind gusts between 90 and 110 km/h, along with ping pong ball sized hail .
“This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation,” the agency said, urging residents to take shelter immediately in a basement, interior room or sturdy building.
The warnings come as severe thunderstorms swept across much of southern Ontario Tuesday evening, with some regions being spared.
“The heat and humidity breaks across the region tonight,” he said.
Residents are being urged to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts as the storms move through the province.
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