UPDATE: 1:28 PM THE TORNADO WATCH FOR EASTERN LAKE ONTARIO HAS BEEN LIFTED – SQUALL AND STRONG WIND WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT.
In addition to a rainfall warning for the Quinte region, Environment Canada has squall and strong wind warnings for the Eastern Lake Ontario area.
Warnings (In effect)
Squall warning in effect
Eastern Lake Ontario
Issued 12:45 PM EDT 16 July 2024 Squalls with wind gusts up to 65 knots, frequent lightning, waterspout activity and hail of 3 to 4 centimetres are expected or occurring in the area.
Thunderstorms over Point Petre are tracking east at 40 knots and will continue through afternoon.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
Strong wind warning in effect
Eastern Lake Ontario
Issued 10:30 AM EDT 16 July 2024‘Strong’ winds of 20 to 33 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
Warnings (Ended)
Tornado warning ended
Eastern Lake Ontario
Issued 1:28 PM EDT 16 July 2024