A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Greater Sudbury, the Weather Network reported Sunday.
"Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and early this evening," the forecaster said in a news release. "Some of these storms might become severe. The main threat is the heavy downpours. Strong wind gusts are also possible."
Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles, the news release said.
"Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops," the release said. "Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads."
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 [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
For more information:
http://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/beprepared/beprepared.html.
