Tornado warning issued for Ontario's Waterloo Region

There are tornado warnings in multiple areas in and around Ontario's Waterloo Region.

There are tornado warnings in multiple areas in and around Ontario's Waterloo Region.

Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm “that is possibly producing a tornado.”

Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. The warnings are in effect for Roseville, moving northeast at 40 km/h. Other impacted areas include Cambridge, Hespeler, West Guelph, Aberfoyle, Morriston, Breslau and Preston.

A funnel cloud could be seen in the area of Ayr around 10:45 a.m. Powerlines are down on Greenfield Road.

“This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately,” the warning reads.

Environment Canada is advising people to go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet.

“Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can.”