Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for Greater Sudbury and vicinity.
At 10:08 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.
This dangerous storm is approaching the area between Dowling and Espanola including the Fairbanks Provincial Lake area.
This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.
Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately.
Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.
A severe thunderstorm watch is issued for:
- North Bay - West Nipissing and
- New Liskeard - Temagami
- South River - Burk's Falls
- Kirkland Lake
- South River - Burk's Falls
Areas of thunderstorms over and just east of Lake Superior will track east-southeastward across portions of the regions this evening and overnight.
Some of these storms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts of 90 to 100 km/h, large hail, torrential downpours and frequent lightning.
Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
