THUNDER BAY – There is a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for parts of Northwestern Ontario. Environment Canada says, “This is an alert to the potential development of severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds or heavy rainfall..Monitor weather conditions and listen for updated bulletins.
“Conditions are favourable for the development of scattered thunderstorms ahead of a cold front. Some of these thunderstorms could become severe with large hail and damaging wind gusts. Torrential downpours and frequent lightning are also a threat”.