Timmins tornado warning ends
The Timmins tornado warning has ended, Environment Canada said Thursday evening. However, the thunderstorm watch is still in effect.
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Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for the Timmins area Thursday afternoon as a severe thunderstorm approaches.
Environment Canada is tracking a severe thunderstorm Friday evening that could produce a tornado in the North Bay area. (File)
The weather alert was issued at 2:42 p.m.
"A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado is located 21 kilometres northwest of Timmins, moving east at 65 km/h," Environment Canada said.
"This severe thunderstorm is embedded in a cluster of thunderstorms sweeping through the region that are producing nickel to toonie sized hail and 90 km/h wind gusts."
In an update just before 3 p.m., it said "A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado is located five kilometres north of Pottsville, moving east at 65 km/h."
Areas impacted are Kettle Lakes Provincial Park, Pottsville, Porcupine, Keyson, Dugwal, Barbers Bay, Moose Lake and Shillington.
Safety tips:
- Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.
- If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately.
- Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet.
- Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can.
- As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.
"This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year," the weather service said.
"Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!"
More to come on this breaking news story.
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