A 'Possible Tornado' May Have Hit Parry Sound & Trees Were Ripped From Their Roots (PHOTOS)
The storm caused some major damage in Ontario.
An intense storm tore through Parry Sound, Ontario on Tuesday morning, leaving behind property damage and uprooted trees in its wake.
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the area earlier today, warning residents to be on the lookout for wind gusts of 110km/h, ping pong-sized hail and cautioned that tornadoes were possible.
Residents took to Twitter to share photos of the damage, and some were hoping to find out if a tornado did actually touch down.
@weathernetwork can you confirm if it was a bad storm or tornado activity on Whitestone Lake in Parry Sound. Severe damage to property, trees down and uprooted, vehicles smashed. We are all okay and in good spirits! #ONStorm #ParrySound pic.twitter.com/y6q0lJ2eob
— Ms. Maki (@msmaki105) July 20, 2021
"Severe damage to property, trees down and uprooted and vehicles smashed," one Twitter user wrote.
Damage continued… again everyone we have spoken with is OKAY. pic.twitter.com/P3K734LUXp
— Ms. Maki (@msmaki105) July 20, 2021
Environment Canada has not confirmed whether a Toronado did actually occur in the area. But a severe thunderstorm watch has also been issued for several major cities and regions across southern Ontario, including Toronto, Ottawa, Peterborough, and Halton.
Some very severe storms are rolling across Southern Ontario today, including a possible tornado in #ParrySound. Please keep an eye on weather advisories in your region and stay safe.
For up to date information of weather warnings in your region, visit:https://t.co/abT5cxrwtr pic.twitter.com/WmCv5vqqmE
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) July 20, 2021
Premier Doug Ford took to Twitter to warn residents about a "possible tornado" in Parry Sound and the severe storms rolling across southern Ontario. "Please keep an eye on weather advisories in your region and stay safe," he tweeted.