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Severe thunderstorm watch issued

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ENVIRONMENT CANADA ************************** Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay - Sault Ste. Marie - St.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

ENVIRONMENT CANADA

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay - Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island - Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake - Blind River - Thessalon - Manitoulin Island

Severe thunderstorm conditions possible - late afternoon to late evening.

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.

Large hail can damage property and cause injury.

Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles.

Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.

Be prepared for severe weather.

Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.

In Canada, lightning kills up to 10 people every year.

Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors. Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required, so stay tuned to your local media or Weatheradio.

Email reports of severe weather to [email protected] or tweet with the hashtag #ONStorm.

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