Elma Weather Warnings

yellow warning - severe thunderstorm - in effect At 11:35 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very heavy rain. Numerous thunderstorms are affecting the region. Motion: Slowly southeastward. Hazards: Rain: very heavy (50 - 100 mm) ### Heavy rain may cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. Fast-moving and rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away and damage infrastructure. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain. Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

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yellow watch - severe thunderstorm - in effect What: Rainfall amounts of 50 millimetres or more locally. When: Tonight. Additional information: Thunderstorms will move over these areas this evening and overnight. These thunderstorms will move in a line and could leave heavy amounts of rain locally. ### Fast-moving and rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away and damage infrastructure. Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on social media using #QCStorm. When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Don't drive through flooded roadways.

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