Huge Ontario Storms Ripped Through The Province Last Weekend & The Photos Are Terrifying
There were power outages and flooding.
A wave of intense Ontario storms swept through the province over the weekend leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.
According to The Weather Network, a series of severe thunderstorms hit southern parts of the province from Michigan on Sunday evening, travelling at over 100 km/h.
We had a powerful straight-line wind hit us last night. I was outside when it hit and it was pushing me, and the rain was blowing sideways. Our neighbor\u2019s tree split in half. The new fence took the bulk of the energy when it fell. Mount Brydges. #onstorm #onwx #YXU #ldnontpic.twitter.com/GaI3Ycurl9— Craig L (@Craig L) 1631535060
The fast-moving storms created a variety of dangerous conditions including damaging gusts, torrential rain and quarter-sized hail.
#ONStorm #onstorm south London 2 mins ago. Hail as well. I\u2019ve never lightning like this. @weathernetwork @environmentcapic.twitter.com/mAC4nT0ZtX— Salvatore Mammoliti (@Salvatore Mammoliti) 1631500086
The heavy downpours caused flood damage in Mount Brydges, a small town outside of London, Ontario.
Flooding and damage in Mount Brydges, west of London. @weathernetwork #ONStormpic.twitter.com/8QBR0bwKQ1— Mark Robinson (@Mark Robinson) 1631502759
TWN also reported that over 25,000 hydro customers lost power as a result of fallen branches and large trees.
Driving south and the lightning is super clear. Just wow. @weathernetwork #onstormpic.twitter.com/TRWiTVWzeq— Mark Robinson (@Mark Robinson) 1631506120
The lightning was so constant that one resident claimed it created a strobe light effect.
#ONStorm I've never seen anything like this before. Like a strobe-light going off in sky, accompanied by constant, uninterrupted thunder.pic.twitter.com/m8shGlJUxg— j.jardine (@j.jardine) 1631501199
There were multiple reports of falling tress throughout the night, with limbs strewn onto roads.
Swath of big time tree damage runs thru north side of Thamesford. Limbs strewn about and many large mature trees toppled. #onstormpic.twitter.com/0JsiYljqFE— David Piano (@David Piano) 1631504089
Driving conditions also looked less than optimal, with gusting winds and heavy rain.
The power behind this storm was epic! #ONStorm #lightning #stormchase @weathernetworkpic.twitter.com/WR3PMgIj2q— Stephanie (@Stephanie) 1631516172
More storms are expected this week, with a chance of tornadoes on Tuesday.