Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Ottawa
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Ottawa Friday evening.
Environment Canada says its meteorologists are tracking a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts of up to 90 km/h and toonie sized hail.
According to the warning, locations impacted include: Ottawa, Chelsea, Nepean, Gloucester, Orléans, Mud Pond, South March, Shirleys Bay, Hollow Glen, Lac Deschênes, Aylmer (Gatineau), Kilroy Crescent, Old Chelsea, Mud Lake, Nepean Bay, Hull, Dows Lake, Pointe-Gatineau, McKay Lake and Vanier.
'Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail. Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches,' Environment Canada says.
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