Severe thunderstorm warning and tornado watch Ended

As of 9:04 PM EDT Wednesday, August 24th Environment Canada ended the severe thunderstorm warning and tornado watch for North Bay - Powassan and Mattawa - West Nipissing and the French River areas.

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

Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.

And as of 8:37 PM EDT Environment Canada continued the Tornado watch for North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa - West Nipissing and the French River areas.

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

Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.