Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa
Environment Canada says there's a major thunderstorm heading this way, bringing winds of up to 90 km/h and nickel-sized hail pellets.
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As of 1:40 p.m., Environment Canada meteorologists were tracking a line of severe thunderstorms from Eardley to Limerick Lake, moving southeast at 70 km/h.
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The weather agency says utility outages are likely and large hail may cause significant damage and injury.
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'Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail,' the agency said.
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Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
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Residents are urged to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada on X, using #ONStorm as the hashtag.
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