Environment Canada is tracking a potentially dangerous storm moving across southern Ontario. A red tornado warning swept across the area on Wednesday afternoon, first starting in the Stratford area around 5:08 p.m. and tracking toward Waterloo and Guelph by 5:32 p.m. The weather office reported a radar confirmed tornado had been spotted, however they did not specify where. “This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation,” Environment Canada’s warning said. The storm was moving eastward at approximately 100 km/h. Destructive winds, damaging hail and flooding rainfall were all possible. By 5:34, Environment Canada said potentially impacted areas included St. Jacobs, Waterloo, Woodside National Historic Site of Canada, Guelph, Aberfoyle, Eden Mills, Morriston and Rockwood. “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,” Environment Canada said. By 5:43, the warning in the Waterloo and Guelph areas had been changed to an orange tornado watch. A red severe thunderstorm remained in effect for the area.
