Canada Day includes warnings about air quality, thunderstorms and tornadoes
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Mother Nature temporarily shutdown Canada Day celebrations across Ottawa, as a line of severe thunderstorms moved through the national capital region.
Mother Nature temporarily shutdown Canada Day celebrations across Ottawa, as a line of severe thunderstorms moved through the national capital region.
Canadian Heritage suspended events at LeBreton Flats and on Parliament Hill, while Canada Day festivities in the suburbs were temporarily postponed due to the rain.
As of 6:15 p.m., a tornado watch remained in effect for Ottawa, while a severe thunderstorm warning ended.
"Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible," Environment Canada said.
The weather radar showed a severe thunderstorm moving through the Ottawa Valley towards Ottawa at 6:15 p.m.
Canadian Heritage cancelled all afternoon events at LeBreton Flats, on Parliament Hill and in Hull due to the weather forecast. Canada Day festivities in Stittsville, Kanata and Petrie Island have been temporarily suspended due to the weather, while the Beacon Hill Community Association cancelled its fireworks display.
The forecast calls for showers ending this evening then cloudy with a chance of showers. Ottawa could see 30 to 40 mm of rain. Low 18 V.
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