7:06 PM EDT Tuesday 17 September 2024 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Ear Falls - Perrault Falls - Western Lac Seul Rain, at times heavy, is expected. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. 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 . Watches 7:04 PM EDT Tuesday 17 September 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Ear Falls - Perrault Falls - Western Lac Seul Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Hazards: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h. Nickel size hail. Risk of a tornado. Timing: This evening. Discussion: Thunderstorms along a warm front are tracking through portions of northwestern Ontario. The severe thunderstorm threat will diminish later in the evening. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. 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 .