Severe thunderstorm watches issued across the region

It is likely to be a wet day, with severe thunderstorms across the region.

Environment Canada says current conditions could produce strong thunderstorms and are capable of producing hail.  Some hail could be 1 centimetre or larger. Hail may be abundant and could cover most of the ground at times, damaging sensitive crops and plants.

Strong wind gusts up to 90 km/h are also possible.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for

·         Barrie – Collingwood – Hillsdale

·         Midland – Coldwater – Orr Lake

·         Orillia – Lagoon City – Washago

·         Innisfil – New Tecumseth – Angus

·         Orangeville – Grand Valley – Southern Dufferin County

·         Shelburne – Mansfield – Northern Dufferin County

·         Owen Sound – Blue Mountains – Northern Grey County

·         Haliburton – Minden – Southern Haliburton County

·         Newmarket – Georgina – Northern York Region

·         Uxbridge – Beaverton – Northern Durham Region

The Officer of the Fire Marshal recommends you take cover if threatening weather approaches.