Warnings of severe thunderstorms are in effect for Ottawa and parts of eastern Ontario, as a powerful storm is moving in the province.
Environment Canada says conditions are favorable for the development of strong thunderstorms, which could lead to strong winds, hail and the possibility of tornadoes in the Ottawa region.
“Meteorologists from Environment Canada are tracking a very dangerous thunderstorm that could cause destructive gusts of wind and hail to large proportions,” said Environment Canada.
Gusts of wind can reach 130 km / h.
There are warnings of severe thunderstorms throughout the region.
“This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Widespread and extremely strong gusts of wind can destroy buildings with tornado-like damage, level large tree plantations and throw vehicles off the road,” the warnings said.
A woman in Brampton, Ont. died after being hit by a tree during the storm.
The meteorological radar shows a storm with heavy rain moving northeast of Michigan and southern Ontario, passing through London, Kitchener-Waterloo and Toronto. At 3 p.m., the storm hit Belleville and Bancroft.
OTOVA FORECAST
The Ottawa weather forecast includes a 60 percent chance of precipitation in the afternoon with the risk of a thunderstorm. Ottawa reached its highest forecast of 27 C at 11 in the morning, with a humidity of 35. At 14 o’clock the temperature reached 30 C with a humidity of 38.
The temperature is expected to drop to about 24 C in the afternoon. During the night the clouds bring probable precipitation and the risk of a thunderstorm with a minimum temperature of 14 C.
The forecast for Sunday is cloudy with a maximum of 18 C and a chance of precipitation in the afternoon.
The forecast for Victoria Day on Monday is partly sunny with a maximum of 18 degrees.
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