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My Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL
Current Time: 04:32:15 PM EDT
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| Type | SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT |
Special Weather Statement |
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| Issuing Time | Mon, 20 May 2024 12:55:16 PDT | |
| Broadcast Time | Mon, 20 May 2024 12:55:16 PDT | |
| Valid Until | Tue, 21 May 2024 00:55:16 PDT | |
| Brief Description | SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT | |
| Detailed Description | 4:22 PM EDT Monday 20 May 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for: Sarnia - Petrolia - Western Lambton County At 4:21 PM EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts and up to nickel size hail. This severe thunderstorm is located 5 kilometres northeast of Corunna, moving east at 55 km/h. Hazard: 90 km/h wind gusts and nickel size hail. Locations impacted include: Sarnia, Corunna, Point Edward, Brights Grove, Camlachie, Wyoming and Reeces Corners. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Locally heavy rain is also possible. Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather in Ontario, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm . For more information: ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency . Watches 3:08 PM EDT Monday 20 May 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Sarnia - Lambton Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail. Hazards: Wind gusts near 90 km/h. Nickel size hail. Timing: Mid afternoon into this evening. Discussion: Thunderstorms over Lower Michigan are approaching southwestern Ontario. These thunderstorms may weaken slightly as they track east and over Lake Huron this afternoon. Strong wind gusts and hail are possible should these thunderstorms maintain their strength. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Locally heavy rain is also possible. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm . For more information: ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency . Statements 3:55 PM EDT Monday 20 May 2024 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Sarnia - Lambton Hot and humid conditions expected Tuesday. A hot and humid airmass is moving into southwestern Ontario. Maximum temperatures of 31 degrees Celsius are expected Tuesday with overnight minimum temperatures near 21 degrees Celsius. Slightly cooler temperatures are expected Wednesday as showers and thunderstorms are possible through the day. As a result, the hot and humid conditions are not expected to reach heat warning criteria. These conditions pose a health risk when you are not used to the heat. Everyone is at risk from heat, especially older adults; infants and young children; and people with chronic illnesses. You are advised to 1) drink plenty of cool liquids before feeling thirsty; and 2) keep cool by dressing for the weather and spending more time in a cool place. Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high risk category. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm . |
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