Sunday, August 21, 2011

More storms tonight

The tornado warning has been allowed to expire, but a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for Lacolle and the region along the US border from New York into Vermont. Heavy thunderstorms with hail and strong winds continue to develop in the unstable and humid air mass in the region. They will affect all of southern Quebec tonight with heavy rain and gusty winds. West of Montreal a large area of showers and storms is heading towards the city. The precipitation will continue until well after midnight. While it is not severe at this time, heavy rain is expected. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are also in effect for eastern Ontario.

This afternoon at around 4pm, Goderich on the shores of Lake Huron suffered tremendous damage in the downtown from what is suspected to be a tornado (see above photo from The Weather Network). The damage photos are unbelievable. One fatality may have occurred with the storm according to OPP. Tree and roofs were torn down and homes damaged. Cars were tossed around and golf ball size hail was reported.

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