Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Guelph and Brantford
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Environment Canada is warning severe thunderstorms with wind gusts of up to 90 km/h and nickel to toonie size hail could hit Guelph, southern Wellington County and Brantford Saturday afternoon and evening.
Environment Canada is warning severe thunderstorms with wind gusts of up to 90 km/h and nickel to toonie size hail could hit Guelph, southern Wellington County and Brantford Saturday afternoon and evening.
The national weather agency says torrential downpours capable of causing flash flooding are also possible.
“Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year,” Environment Canada’s alert says. “Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!”
Other areas under thunderstorm watches include Hamilton, Toronto, Newmarket and Bancroft.
Ottawa, Peterborough and the surrounding areas are under a more serious severe thunderstorm warning.