Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Source: Environment Canada #YQG #OnStorm

START
5:03 PM
Thursday, June 20

END
12:59 AM
Friday, June 21

severe thunderstorm watch in effect:
Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and torrential rain.

Hazards:
Wind gusts up to 90 km/h.
Heavy downpours with rainfall amounts in excess of 50 mm.
Brief landspout tornadoes are possible.

Timing:
This afternoon and evening.

Discussion:
Areas that receive multiple thunderstorms or prolonged rainfall from slow moving thunderstorms may have the potential to exceed 50 mm locally.

Landspout tornadoes do not usually cause significant damage but can still be dangerous. They can be strong enough to topple trees, damage roofs or toss debris short distances. ...read more