Severe thunderstorms moving over eastern Ontario prompted warnings for parts of our region, as part of a new, more targeted weather alert system. Just after 4:20 p.m., a yellow warning - severe thunderstorm was issued for Orléans and Clarence-Rockland. A second severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for areas including Lac-des-Loups, Quyon, Fitzroy Provincial Park, Fitzroy Harbour, Sainte-Cécile-de-Masham, Constance Bay, and Wakefield. The warnings ended at around 5:20 p.m. The severe thunderstorm warnings were Environment Canada’s new, more targeted warnings for severe thunderstorms or tornadoes that it says are meant to cut down on “alert fatigue.” Environment Canada issued a yellow watch – severe thunderstorm for the Ottawa area Wednesday afternoon, warning “conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms.” “Scattered thunderstorms have developed and are expected to persist through the day,” the weather agency said. “When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Secure loose objects.” Environment Canada says the storms could produce strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for all of eastern Ontario and the Ottawa Valley, in an area stretching from Kingston to Cornwall and west to Pembroke and Petawawa. Ottawa weather Environment Canada’s forecast calls for a mainly cloudy afternoon with a 60 per cent chance of showers. There is a risk of a thunderstorm. High 25 C. It will be partly cloudy tonight with a 40 per cent chance of showers this evening. There is a risk of a thunderstorm. Low 14 C. It will be partly cloudy tonight with a 40 per cent chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm. Low 14 C. Thursday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of afternoon showers. High 24 C. Sunshine is expected on Friday. High 21 C. The outlook for Saturday calls for mainly sunny conditions. High 25 C. Sunday will be mainly cloudy. High 22 C. The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 25 C and a low of 15 C.
