The severe thunderstorm watch for the Ottawa Valley has been upgraded to a severe thunderstorm warning. Environment Canada says the thunderstorm warning covers Barry’s Bay, Killaloe, Petawawa, Pembroke and Cobden.
A line of thunderstorms from Dorset to Deep River is moving east at 40 km/h. Locations impacted include, Petawawa, Dorset, Upper Madawaska River Provincial Park, Opeongo River Provincial Park, Bell Bay Provincial Park, Carson Lake Provincial Park, Bonnechere River Provincial Park, Bonnechere Provincial Park, Foy Property Provincial Park, Deep River and Barron River Provincial Park.
People in this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Severe thunderstorms are called for this afternoon and into the evening and may produce wind gusts up to 100km/hour, heavy downpours and large hail. There is also the risk of a tornado. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for the rest of the Ottawa Valley including Renfrew, Arnprior and Calabogie. The high today is 27 but it will feel more like 33 with the humidex and it’s supposed to drop down to 15 overnight. You can expect a mix of sun and clouds tomorrow (Friday) and feeling like 31 with the humidity.
