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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Innisfil and area

Torrential downpours giving local rainfall amounts of 50 mm in an hour or less, and wind gusts near 90 km/h are possible
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:
    •    Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
    •    Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus
    •    Orangeville - Grand Valley - Southern Dufferin County
    •    Shelburne - Mansfield - Northern Dufferin County

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy rain.

Conditions are favourable this afternoon and early evening for severe thunderstorms. The main threats are torrential downpours giving local rainfall amounts of 50 mm in an hour or less, and wind gusts near 90 km/h.

Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

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