A Storm Watch Has Been Issued For The Barrie Orillia Grey Bruce Areas

However, a strong storm watch remains in effect for much of the southern part of the province. Around 6:30 p.m. as of Wednesday, a severe thunderstorm watch remained in effect for the Barrie, Collingwood, Hillsdale, Midland, Coldwater, Orr Lake, Orillia, Lagoon City and Washago areas.

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A severe thunderstorm watch, along with a rainfall warning was also in effect for the Bruce Peninsula, Sauble Beach, Tobermory, Hanover, Dundalk, Southern Gray County, Owen Sound, Blue Mountains, Northern Gray County, Saugeen Shores, Kincardine and Southern Bruce County. regions. Environment Canada said conditions are “favorable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and torrential rain.” Story continues below ad A line of severe storms has formed and is moving east from Lake Huron in rather unsettled air. Damaging winds remain the biggest threat, but rotation was noted on radar and a tornado warning was issued on the northern end of that line near Owen Sound. #onstorm pic.twitter.com/rwiqsPlrPD — Anthony Farnell (@AnthonyFarnell) August 3, 2022 The agency said wind gusts near 90 km/h were possible, as were nickel-sized hail. Trending Stories

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Environment Canada said torrential downpours with possibly more than 50 millimeters of rain could occur in some areas. The storm line has essentially stopped from Goderich to Barrie. More than the tornado or destructive wind threat, it will be the risk of torrential rain and flooding. Locally 100mm along this line due to training cells. If you see a flooded road, turn around… #onstorm pic.twitter.com/Vm3eRMmFy6 — Anthony Farnell (@AnthonyFarnell) August 3, 2022 Story continues below ad Environment Canada has also issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Orangeville, Grand Valley and southern Dufferin County, saying a line of storms is located from Ariss to Luther Lake and moving east at 65 km/h. “The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends taking cover immediately if threatening weather approaches,” the warning said. © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.