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Aug 16, 2025 at 22:56
The watch ended at 10:52 p.m.
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Aug 16, 2025 at 21:07
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for:
- Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay (ended)
- and the region shown in yellow
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
Hazards:
- Wind gusts up to 90 kilometres per hour.
- Local rainfall up to 50 millimetres.
- Up to nickel sized hail.
When: This evening into early tonight. When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Secure loose objects. Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
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 tweet reports using #ONStorm.
- Severe Thunderstorm Watch – ENDED - August 16, 2025
- Fog Advisory – Ended - August 12, 2025
- Air Quality Statement (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne) - August 4, 2025
