Environment Canada is warning conditions are favourable today for the development of funnel clouds in parts of the Ottawa area. The government weather agency says there is an “unseasonably cool and unstable air mass” that could make for just-right conditions for funnel clouds to form. Areas under warning include northern and southern Ottawa, Kanata, Orléans, Richmond and Metcalfe. The clouds are funnel-shaped and full of water droplets that don’t reach the ground. There have also been reports of heavy rain and hail in parts of the Ottawa area today, and Environment Canada says there is the chance of a weak landspout tornado. Funnel cloud sightings should be taken seriously and they can appear with little to no warning. If you see one, you should prepare to take shelter as soon as possible. A possible funnel cloud was spotted south of Kemptville just before noon. Thomas Smetana tweeted photos that were sent to him by his brother. A possible funnel cloud was spotted on Springhill Rd. in West Osgoode around noon on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. (John Millar/CTV Viewer) CTV reporter Catherine Lathem posted to Instragram a video of hail falling in Arnprior. CTV cameraman Dave got caught in the flooded parking lot at Costco in Nepean today.
