Timmins tornado warning ends

Weather alerts lifted for Ontario and Quebec A spring storm brought heavy winds, hail and a downpour of rain to several communities in Ont. and Que.

The Timmins tornado warning has ended, Environment Canada said Thursday evening. However, the thunderstorm watch is still in effect.

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Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for the Timmins area Thursday afternoon as a severe thunderstorm approaches.

The weather alert was issued at 2:42 p.m.

"A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado is located 21 kilometres northwest of Timmins, moving east at 65 km/h," Environment Canada said.

"This severe thunderstorm is embedded in a cluster of thunderstorms sweeping through the region that are producing nickel to toonie sized hail and 90 km/h wind gusts."

In an update just before 3 p.m., it said "A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado is located five kilometres north of Pottsville, moving east at 65 km/h."

Areas impacted are Kettle Lakes Provincial Park, Pottsville, Porcupine, Keyson, Dugwal, Barbers Bay, Moose Lake and Shillington.

Safety tips:

"This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year," the weather service said.

"Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!"

More to come on this breaking news story.