Update at 4:45 p.m.: Environment Canada has downgraded the Yellow Warning – Severe Thunderstorm to a Yellow Watch.
Update at 4:26 p.m.: Environment Canada has downgraded it’s Red Warning – Tornado notice to a Yellow Warning – Severe Thunderstorm notice for Pembroke and the surrounding area.
A watch is when conditions are likely to create a severe thunderstorm, whereas a warning is when a thunderstorm is an imminent threat for the area.
The weather service suggests to take cover immediately if a severe thunderstorm approaches and head indoors, if possible.
Update at 3:47 p.m.: Environment Canada has issued a Red Warning – Tornado notice for Petawawa, Pembroke and Cobden.
The weather service suggests to take cover immediately in a basement, interior room or a sturdy shelter when threatening weather approaches. If no shelter is available, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.
If threatening weather approaches while you are out on the water, head to shore immediately and seek shelter, or move directly away from the path of the tornado. Otherwise, wear your lifejacket, lie face down and protect your head.
Environment Canada says tornado warnings are issued when a thunderstorm is producing or is likely to produce a tornado.
Original: Severe weather headed is headed for Pembroke and the surrounding area.
Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Watch – Severe Thunderstorm notice for Petawawa, Pembroke and Cobden.
The weather service says that the system approaching the region could develop severe thunderstorms that could produce strong winds, large hail and heavy rain.
Specific hazards include:
- Wind gusts up to 90km/h
- Quarter to ping pong ball sized hail
- Heavy rainfall up to 50mm in some areas
- Risk of tornado
The notice is in place starting early this afternoon into later this evening.
For more information on the yellow notice, visit Environment Canada’s website.
(Written by: Bob Kubbinga)
