Ontario Storm Is Getting So Bad Today That Environment Canada Is Warning Of Funnel Clouds
"Conditions will be favourable for the development of funnel clouds today."
A nasty Ontario storm is expected to sweep through parts of the province on Tuesday with conditions potentially turning dangerous this afternoon.
According to Environment Canada, a mix of swampy conditions and heat are expected to create thunderstorms today, which could lead to the development of funnel clouds in several southern regions.
A weather advisory is in place as thunderstorms could lead to the development of funnel clouds in areas of southern Ontario this afternoon.\n\n#ONStorm #ONwxpic.twitter.com/oQbxcYMMSM— The Weather Network (@The Weather Network) 1628624910
The storms will reportedly be capable of producing strong wind gusts of up to 90 kilometres per hour and torrential rainfall of 50 mm within a single hour.
"These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms. This weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground. However, there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado," the weather advisory stated.
Residents are being warned to continue to monitor conditions and take shelter if they see threatening weather.