Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Chapleau/Missinabie Lake Area

Jun 10, 2017 @ 17:17

Severe thunderstorm warning for Chapleau issued by Environment Canada (EC) at 04:57 p.m. EDT Saturday 10 June 2017.

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for:

  • Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:

  • Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake
  • Gogama – Foleyet

At 4:57 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.

Heavy downpours are likely to cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. 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. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops.
Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

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